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.