ZooRun5K, 10K & ZooKidsDash
About this race
Get Ready to Go WILD at the 14th Annual ZooRun!
Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for South Florida's wildest race at Zoo Miami!
This year marks the inaugural ZooRun Half Marathon—a 13.1-mile adventure unlike any other. This brand-new course includes the full 10K and 5K routes, then takes runners on an additional 7 miles through Zoo Miami's rare Pine Rocklands and the Zoo's outer perimeter, offering a one-of-a-kind race experience. The extended section features hybrid terrain, with portions of the course on paved pathways and others on natural, unpaved surfaces, adding an extra element of adventure. Be among the first to conquer this unforgettable course—but don't wait! Half Marathon registration is limited, and spots are expected to fill quickly.
Whether you're taking on the exciting new Half Marathon or participating in the 10K, 5K, or ZooKidsDash, every mile supports the Zoo Miami Foundation and its mission to inspire conservation, education, and wildlife.
PARTICIPANT SWAG AND BENEFITS
All registered participants of the ZooKidsDash, ZooRun 5K, and ZooRun 10K will receive the following race-day goodies:
- Entry to Zoo Miami on race day (valid for entry after the race with race bib)
- 50% off Zoo Miami admission for friends & family on race day
- Premium themed race shirt
- Themed finisher medal
- Entry into the Finish Festival & Beer Garden featuring local restaurants, beer, music, and dancing
- Discounts and special offers from Zoo Miami and partners
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
This year marks the inaugural ZooRun Half Marathon—a 13.1-mile adventure unlike any other. This brand-new course includes the full 10K and 5K routes, then takes runners on an additional 7 miles through Zoo Miami's rare Pine Rocklands and the Zoo's outer perimeter, offering a one-of-a-kind race experience. The extended section features hybrid terrain, with portions of the course on paved pathways and others on natural, unpaved surfaces, adding an extra element of adventure. Be among the first to conquer this unforgettable course—but don't wait! Half Marathon registration is limited, and spots are expected to fill quickly.
5K Run
ZooRun5K Note: The 5K is for both runners and walkers. However, it is expected that any participant in the 5K should be able to accomplish the necessary 3.1 miles in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (23 to 25 minute pace per mile). The race starts at 7:30 a.m. ZooRun5K participants should arrive at Zoo Miami by 7:00 a.m. The 5k will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. In order to maintain the safety of our runners and integrity of the race course, ZooRun5K participants who arrive at the start line after 8:15 a.m. will not be allowed to participate in the 5k. At the completion of the race, participants will receive complimentary admission to Zoo Miami for the day by presenting their race bib.
10K Run
Kids Run
ZooKidsDash Note: ZooKidsDash participants should arrive at Zoo Miami by 8:00 a.m. The Dash will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the Kids Zone. In order to maintain the safety of our participants and the integrity of the race course, ZooKidsDash participants who arrive at the Kids Zone after 8:30 a.m. will not be allowed to participate in the dash. One parent of ZooKidsDash participants ages 2-3 will be permitted to run the ZooKidsDash with their child. Additional family members may watch the race from the Finish Festival area. At the completion of the race and Finish Festival celebration, ZooKidsDash participants will receive complimentary admission to Zoo Miami with their race bibs. Parents and family members may purchase 50% discounted admission tickets to join them in the Zoo. Zoo Miami annual pass holders who present their membership cards will receive complimentary admission to the Zoo after the race. ZooKidsDash Course Distance: 2 to 3 years old: 100 meters (can be accompanied by 1 parent) 4 to 5 years old: 200 meters 6 to 9 years old: 400 meters
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Miami, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time (EST) in Miami on November 14, 2026 — 10h 54m of daylight.
Course
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Find upcoming events by distance:
- Miami 5K Races 64 races
- 10K Run Events in Miami 18 races
- Miami Half Marathons 16 races
- Marathons in Miami 2 races
- Miami Running Calendar 2026 73 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 74 Miami events
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