Event Day Info
PARKING
Parking is available for free at the Zoo, but please note that between Zoo daytime operations attendance and Move and Groove registrants, some attendees may be directed to our overflow Municipal stadium lot on Van Buren and Priest.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP
The registration tent opens at 4 p.m. Online registration will close at 4:30 p.m. For those who have not picked up their packets yet, you may do so prior to the race beginning at the Registration tent in the Papago Parking Lot, near the Start Line.
The race will start at 5 p.m. in Papago Park. The Zoo Move & Groove 5K is for all ages and ability levels and both runners and walkers are welcome. We do ask that slower runners and walkers start toward the back of the pack.
START
The 5K will start in Papago park at 5:00 p.m. We ask that those with strollers and those slower runners/walkers start towards the back of the pack.
To ensure the safety of all runners we will close the start line shortly after the last runner crosses the line, which will be around 5:20pm. Late arrival may mean you can’t participate in the race. Your bib will still allow you into ZooLights.
Your race bib must be pinned, visible and worn on the front and outside of all clothing during the entire race. Your race bib is non-transferable and may only be worn by you. The timing tag on your race bib (activated as you cross the start line mats) is your entry into ZooLights after completing the race.
AWARDS & TIMES
Final race times will be available on screens near the Finish Line and awards will be announced and posted at Lakeside once the race comes to a close. Awards will be given for the top 3 finishers. Prizes may be picked up the night of the race at the Raffle Booth at Lakeside.
- 1st Place – 2 Night Stay at Residence Inn by Marriot Scottsdale Salt River (2 weekend night complementary stay with breakfast for 2 included)
- 2nd Place – Detours American West – Two tickets for one of the following; Grand Canyon, Sedona or Apache Trail day Tour
- 3rd Place – $100 Road Runner gift card
ZOOLIGHTS
Each registrant receives one entrance into ZooLights on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Your race bib will serve as your ticket into ZooLights.
The Zoo will open for spectators at 5:30 p.m. You can cheer on your favorite runners in the Plaza and meet them at the finish line at Lakeside.
Spectator tickets are still available and may be purchased in advance here: https://tickets.phoenixzoo.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=ZMGS1&C=ZMGS2 or at any ticket window on race day only.
POP-UP STORE
If you have decided you would like a commemorative medal or additional shirts for yourself or loved ones, we will be selling additional race shirts and medals after the race. There is a limited quantity, so get them before they are gone. We will also be selling the 2024 Zoo Move and Groove shirts and medals if you did not get one last year.
COCOA
Each registrant receives cocoa. Please redeem the tags on your race bib at any one of the following locations, Cruiser Station or Lakeside, during ZooLights. The tags are only good for event night.
