2026 - Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo
2026 distances
Running
Chipped 5K RUN/WALK (Timed)
This timed 5K is designed for those that want official timing results and want to be eligible to win prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in one of the following categories: (awarded by chipped time) - Overall Male/Female - Masters (40+) Male/ Female - Grandmasters (60+) Male/ Female - Age 10-14 Male/Female - Age 9 & under Male/Female Includes a long-sleeve performance t-shirt, a race bib, and post-race refreshments. Souvenir participation medal upgrades are available at an additional fee while supplies last and are not included in registration. ADVANCE PACKET PICKUP Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Nashville Zoo’s Croft Center
5K RUN/WALK (Untimed)
When you run or walk this 5K you help Nashville Zoo continue to provide excellent animal care and unique guest experiences. Includes a long-sleeve performance t-shirt, a race bib, and post-race refreshments. Souvenir participation medal upgrades are available at an additional fee while supplies last and are not included in registration. ADVANCE PACKET PICKUP Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Nashville Zoo’s Croft Center
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Race-day weather
Conditions on February 28, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 5:40 PM local time (CST) in Nashville on February 28, 2026 — 11h 22m of daylight.
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2026 results — Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo
Chipped 5K RUN/WALK (Timed) · 681 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Carrigan | 17:50 | 5:46 /mi |
| 2 | Penn Doughty | 18:08 | 5:51 /mi |
| 3 | Graham Emery | 19:10 | 6:11 /mi |
| 4 | Zachary Bess | 19:16 | 6:13 /mi |
| 5 | Dylan Koury | 19:19 | 6:14 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 67 Nashville events
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