Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk
• Date: 2025-10-05
• Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH
• Registration Link: Register Here

🌍 About the Event

• Conservation Mission: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades.
• Support Wildlife: Help us secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino.
• Series Race: This is the third of four races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: October 5, 2025
• Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00 AM
• 5k Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 1-mile Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM

🏛️ Location

• Venue: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

💰 Registration Pricing

• Early Registration: March 14 through October 1 - $30
• Late Registration: October 2 through Race Day - $35
• Note: Race Day Registration is Online Only!

📣 Spectator Information

• Tickets Required: Spectators wanting to cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
• Admission Prices: $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)
• Online Purchase: Spectators must purchase tickets online only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website:
• Ticket Link: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

🎁 What You Get

• Race T-shirt: Custom race t-shirt
• Finisher Medal: Finisher medal for all
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments
• Zoo Admission: Admission to the zoo

🚫 Note on Pets

• Rule: Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.