Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
About the Event
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino.
Registration/Packet Pick-up - 7:00AM
5k Start Time - 8:30AM
1-mile walk Start Time - 9:00AM
Place - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Registration Pricing-
Pre-registration through October 2 - $30
October 3 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 4, 2026 for the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 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.
Races Offered
Running
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k
Walking
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 Mile
Weather Overview
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About Cleveland
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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