Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile
About this race
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+
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Walking
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Cleveland.
About Cleveland
Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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