Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

The Zoo will host the Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in costume and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!


Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
5K Start Time: 8:30AM
1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing-
Pre-registration through October 22 - $30
October 23 through Race Day - $35
**Race Day Registration is Online Only!**

Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
Ticket prices are to be determined
Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Link Coming Soon!

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open.  

What You Get -

• Custom race t-shirt
• Finisher medal for all
• Post race refreshments
• Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.