Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile

Start times for the 5K and the 1 Mile races are at 8:30AM

5k Runner

$35.00
Run your way through the zoo on our FULL 5k course this year! Following the race, all runners are invited to join us for awards, food, and open bar in the Palava Hut. Registration also includes an event t-shirt and access to the zoo.

1-Mile Runner/Walker

$35.00
1-mile route available for attendees who aren't into running long distances! All the same benefits as the 5k ticket - food, beverages, shirt - but without the torturous run.

Supporter Registration

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 $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)

Supporters must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

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

*Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race. 

Awards

Top 5 Overall M/F

Top 3 for Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.