Throo the Zoo 5K
About this race
Dash on over to the Zoo to take part in Louisville’s only road race that doesn’t just go around the Zoo but actually “Throo” the Zoo. Enjoy an early morning adventure where you watch as the Zoo wakes up! Join us on May 9th at 8:00 am for one amazing Louisville Zoo experience.
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday, May 8th from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm in the bus lot at the Louisville Zoo (1100 Trevilian Way, 40213). If you are unable to pick up your packet or have a friend/family member pick it up for you on Friday, we will have a limited packet pick-up on race morning from 6:45 am until 7:45 am. Please plan to arrive early enough to get your bib and get to the start line on time.
Join fellow runners on May 10, 2025 for the Throo the Zoo 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Louisville.
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Throo the Zoo 5K
Due to record registrations, our online registration is closed. Please consider supporting your Zoo by joining us for our Virtual Throo the Zoo race option for 2025.
Throo the Zoo Virtual 5K
Please note, virtual participants cannot participate in Saturday's sold out in-person race. You can complete your virtual 5K on your own, at your own location. Virtual Race includes race medal. You will have the opportunity to add in a cotton t-shirt or tech shirt for an additional fee.
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Louisville in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Louisville
Throo the Zoo 5K takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/Kentucky/Louisville.
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