Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
About this race
Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us on Saturday, November 14 for Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Reindeer Run!
With a 2-mile course entirely within the Zoo, you and your family can "fun run" under the lights and be the first to see Holiday Magic!
All registered Reindeer Run participants will receive a commemorative hat.
Fun run individually or with your family and friends! Only those walking or running on their own need to be registered.
Strollers are welcome and children riding in strollers are FREE.
Join fellow runners on November 24, 2018 for the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run. It's a fantastic 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Brookfield.
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Race Day Entrance & Parking: • You may enter the zoo any time after 5:30 pm on November 24, 2018 • You must enter through the North Gate Entrance and park in the North Gate Parking Lot. You WILL NOT be allowed to park at the South Gate Entrance • Once you have parked, please enter the zoo to check-in and pick up your commemorative hat. PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE NO EARLY PRE-RACE PICK-UP • Once you have checked-in and picked up your commemorative hat, you can then proceed to the Pavilions for the start of the race Race Information: • The race will begin promptly at 7:00 pm • Runners of all ages are welcome! • This “Fun Run” will not be timed • All registrants can bring in additional guests, however, ALL animal buildings will be closed during the race and all guests not running in the race will have access to outside pathways only and must remain on the North Mall at all times
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Brookfield in 2018, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run takes place in Brookfield, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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