H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede
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H-E-B Cameron Park Zoo Stampede

Waco, Texas, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

SOLD OUT!
This year’s H-E-B Zoo Stampede is officially FULL — thank you to everyone who registered! We’ve reached our limit of 850 runners and can’t wait to see you on race day. 🦘🦘

Missed your chance this year?  Be part of the herd next year — early registration opens June 1, 2026!  🦒🦒

"G'Day, Mates!!" Get ready for an exciting race experience as Cameron Park Zoo welcomes its newest residents - Australian Red Kangaroos! These incredible creatures are hopping into their new home, and we cannot wait for you to meet them during your race!

As you race the H-E-B Zoo Stampede course, imagine channeling the power and speed of the red kangaroo—the largest marsupial on Earth and Australia’s high-hopping heavyweight! These amazing animals can leap up to 25 feet in a single bound and hit speeds of 35 to 40 mph. That is some serious running inspiration!

Males can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds, while the speedy females—nicknamed "blue flyers"—are smaller, sleek, and blue grey in color. With powerful legs and tails that work like a third leg for balance and propulsion, kangaroos are built for movement across the wide-open plains of Australia.

Whether you are racing for a personal best or just leaping along for fun, channel your inner Roo and hop to it! Registration is limited to 850 runners. Early registration not only guarantees you a race spot, but also a T-shirt and finisher medal!!

“Alright mates, catch ya later”!

IMPORTANT NOTES: Last year, for the first time in Zoo Stampede history, we sold out prior to Race Day.  This year, we are capping the race entry to 850 participants, so be sure and register as soon as possible for the Year of the Kangaroo!

Early packet pickup will be on Friday, November 7 at the Corwin, Estes & Jaynes Education Center from 4 pm to 7 pm located by the main entry gate. Saturday, November 8th Race Day packet pick up will be from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on site at Cameron Park Zoo in front the main entry door.  Your 5K entry will include a short sleeved cotton t-shirt; the 10K will include a long sleeved technical (dri-fit/technical) shirt, but again, shirts are only guaranteed if you have registered by October 20, 2025, at 11:59:59 pm.  Additional shirts are available for purchase during your registration process. 1K entries do not include a shirt but again, you have the option to purchase one for $15 during the registration process. Present your race bib to be granted zoo admission on race day only.

H-E-B’s Zoo Stampede is an important way to contribute to your zoo’s ability to provide advanced animal care and essential conservation work.  Get ready to hop to your 2025 Zoo Stampede finish line on November 8th!

Both the 5K and 10K are professionally timed and are USATF certified courses.

5K
https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TX15062LAB

10K
https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=TX15063LAB

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Early packet pick-up: 4:00 -7:00 pm on Friday, November 7th, at the zoo, 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will start at 6:30 am on Saturday, November 8th at the zoo entry plaza Registration will be on personal devices (phones); credit card only. Awards: Overall Male/Female, Top Male/Female Masters (40+), top 3 Male/Female Age Groups Age Groups: 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 etc. to 70-74, 75+ This is a chip-timed event!

Nov 14, 2026 5K 8:45 AM
$40.00
Open

10K

Early packet pick-up: 4:00 -7:00 pm on Friday, November 7, at the Corwin, Estes & Jaynes Education Center at the zoo Race-day registration and packet pick-up will start at 6:30 am on Saturday, November 8th at the zoo, entry plaza, 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707. Registration will be on personal devices (phones); credit card only. Awards: Overall Male/Female, Top Male/Female Masters (40+), top 3 Male/Female Age Groups Age Groups: 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 etc. to 70-74, 75+ This is a chip-timed event!

Nov 14, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$55.00
Open

1K

Early packet pick-up: 4:00 -7:00 pm on Friday, November 7, at the Corwin, Estes & Jaynes Education Center at the zoo. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will start at 6:30 am on Saturday, November 8th at the zoo entry plaza, 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707. Registration will be on personal devices (phones); credit card only. This is an untimed, just for fun event!

Nov 14, 2026 1K 8:00 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual Cycling Event - 10 Mile, 25 Mile, 50 Mile

Virtual packet pick up will coincide with the regular race as follows: Early packet pick-up: 4:00 -7:00 pm on Friday, November 7, at the zoo. Race-day registration and packet pick-up will start at 6:30 am on Saturday, November 8th at the zoo entry plaza, 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707. In the event you cannot pick up at this time, it will be held at the zoo ticket office for 30 days. If you prefer shipping, there is a $15.00 processing fee. Please contact Duane McGregor at duanem@cameronparkzoo.com for this option.

Nov 14, 2026 16.1K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Waco.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 22.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 32.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 39.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
59.9%

Course

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