Run Wild 5K

🌟 Event Overview

Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for Run Wild on Saturday, June 7, 2025! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel. Be prepared for it all as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay and past the Peacock Cafe. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo following the 5K and a finisher medal.

🗓️ Race Details

• Start Location: The race will start outside the Zoo in Franke Park, through the parking lot of the Zoo Education Center and enter the Zoo through a back entrance.
• Narrow Paths: The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap.
• Registration Notice: There will be NO on-site registration and NO Day of Packet Pick-Up.
• Spectator Access: Spectators will be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up.

⏰ Schedule

This is a before-hours event at the Fort Wayne Zoo starting at 7 AM. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, following the completion of the 5K at 9 AM.

👶 Participant Guidelines

Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.

💡 Additional Information

• Proceeds: Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
• Pet Policy: For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.
• More Information: For more details, visit the official race page.