Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband
About this race
Please note: The deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is May 3. We will have some extra, but cannot guarantee a shirt to everyone. Please see the registration table after the race to inquire.
5K RACE/WALK: 8:30 a.m. (South/historic side of Zoo)
ZOO FOR ALL WALK (Accessible): 9:00 a.m. (North side of Zoo)
KIDS’ FUN RUN: 9:45 a.m. (in front of Aquarium)
LOCATION: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
PARKING: Participants must enter through Anthony Wayne Trail entrance! Parking is included with entry fee.
Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash!
The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers an accurate 5k race with prizes, chip timing, a non-competitive 5k walk, Kids’ Fun Run and accessible Zoo For All Walk. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the Zoo, through Tembo Trail and into the Main Plaza. The Kids’ Fun Run and Zoo For All Walk are within the safety of Zoo grounds.
All Dart Frog Dash registrants are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).
The Zoo For All Walk at Dart Frog Dash offers a non-competitive walk focused on fun and access for all! This option is designed with inclusivity in mind.
We are working with the Toledo Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a "rolling pattern" so that as the last participant passes, the street will reopen and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience.
PACKET PICKUP INFO:
Registrants are HIGHLY encouraged to pickup their packet at Dave's Running. However, as an alternative, packets will be available for pickup on race morning beginning at 7am inside the Zoo.
- Location:
- Dave's Running
- 5700 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio
- May 14 & 15, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For Questions, call 419-385-5721 ext.2078
Pick your distance
Running
Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash (5k Run or Walk)
Participants must park and enter through 2 Hippo Way from the Anthony Wayne Trail.
Kids' Fun Run
Participants must park and enter through 2 Hippo Way from the Anthony Wayne Trail. Kids race will begin at the Splash Pad.
Walking
Zoo For All Walk (ADA accessible on North side of Zoo)
This non-competitive walk is focused on fun and access for all! We understand that some guests may require assistance or additional accommodations, and have created a safe route within Zoo grounds for guests who may find the 5k route troublesome. Special consideration given to sensory needs, and ADA accessible. For more details, contact Toledo Zoo Accessibility and Inclusion Administrator at 419-385-5721 x.3039. Guests must park and enter through the Anthony Wayne Trail lot at 2 Hippo Way. Check in at the polar bear fountain for this race!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Toledo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 8:47 PM local time (EDT) in Toledo on May 16, 2026 — 14h 34m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband
Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash (5k Run or Walk) · 942 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Kessler | 16:00 | 5:10 /mi |
| 2 | Cory Jay | 16:12 | 5:13 /mi |
| 3 | Aidan Novinsky | 16:23 | 5:17 /mi |
| 4 | Grant Mackinnon | 16:38 | 5:22 /mi |
| 5 | Andrew Ross | 17:53 | 5:46 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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