Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Experience more than 70 larger-than-life, colorful displays throughout the race route through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 

Registration Info:

Pre-registration through July 18 - $30 
Registration for July 19 to Race Day - $35

THIS RACE IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT

What You Get:

Custom race t-shirt
Participant Medal
Post-race refreshments
Admission to the zoo from 7 pm to 10 pm the evening of the race

Early Packet Pickup:

Monday, July 21st from 11 am - 1 pm
Hermes Sports & Events
Address: 2425 W 11th St #2
Cleveland, OH 44113

Race Day Info:

Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00 PM
5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk: 8:30 PM

Timing:

5K: Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk: Untimed

Race Day Registration is online only!

Supporter Information
ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member. 
Ticket prices are $22.50.
Admissions will be on hand to scan the online ticket on race day once it's purchased. The box office will not be open.  
Supporters must purchase tickets online only with the link below:

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets for Night of Race 

Strollers are allowed, but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.

Join fellow runners on July 21, 2026 for the Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.