2019 - Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run

Fun Run

RACE DAY ENTRANCE & PARKING: • You may enter the zoo any time after 5:30 pm on November 29, 2019 • 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 • Reindeer Run is a non-competitive, fun run and will not be timed. • Runners of all ages are welcome! • Reindeer Run is a rain, shine, or snow race. We encourage all participants to be prepared with proper clothing and footwear. • Animal buildings will not be open. • Prizes will not be awarded to race finishers. • All runners / walkers will need to register for Reindeer Run. Spectators are welcome but will have very limited access to the zoo (North Mall only - Start/Finish Lines, Pavilions, Carousel Plaza) during the run and will not have access to the zoo after the race. • Please Note: If your family would like to stroll through the zoo to see the lights, please visit during one of the regularly scheduled Holiday Magic nights on November 30, December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 26-31. RACE DAY SCHEDULE • 5:30 pm - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo's North Gate Entrance • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Carousel and Pavilions open with music, food, and drinks for purchase • 6:00 pm - Animal Ambassadors • 7:00 pm - Reindeer Run begins • 7:30 pm - Animal Ambassadors