ZooTampa Kids Fun Run
About this race
Run, hop, or crawl your way to the 4th Annual ZooTampa Kids Fun Run presented by Muma Children's Hospital at TGH. This kid-friendly event features four exciting races; a Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot, a 1K or 2K Fun Run. Don’t miss this unique event that encourages a healthy lifestyle while enjoying wildlife! Every registration helps support ZooTampa's mission to protect and preserve wildlife and wild places. Learn more about our conservation efforts here.
All registrations include:
- Entry into ZooTampa for the day of the race (not applicable for any other date)
- Race Bib
- Race Medal
- Race Bag
- Access to Race Day Expo (6:30 am - 9:30 am)
Race Day Details:
- Gates open at 6:30am. Entry will be at the Saunders Pavilion located to the right of the main entrance. Parking is free for all guests.
- Participants will receive their race packets upon entry.
- Participants will need to be at the starting line 15 minutes before race start time.
- PARENTS: Parents will be able to run with your child for the 1K, Toddler Trot, and Diaper Dash. Parents will have a designated section for viewing the 2K race but will not be allowed to race with your child. If special accommodations need to be made, please see a race representative upon arrival. This event is for children only.
- After the race, participants and their families are invited to explore the Race Day Expo in Saunders Pavilion until 9:30 am.
- All participants and their families will be required to exit the Zoo upon completion of the event.
- If you would like to visit the Zoo for the day, you will need to enter through the main gates at Zoo opening (9:30 am) and show your Membership card or general admission ticket. Reminder: race participants receive FREE admission for the day.
- If you would like to purchase additional tickets ahead of time, please click here.
- This event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given for inclement weather.
- Please review our Zoo policies and rules before arrival for more information (https://zootampa.org/visit/admissions/).
Pick your distance
Running
2K Kids Fun Run - ZooTampa Member
2K Kids Fun Run - Non-Member
*Registration includes admission to ZooTampa on the day of the event only.
1K Kids Fun Run - ZooTampa Member
1K Kids Fun Run - Non-Member
*Registration includes admission to ZooTampa on the day of the event only.
Diaper Dash / Toddler Trot - ZooTampa Member
Diaper Dash / Toddler Trot - Non-Member
*Registration includes admission to ZooTampa on the day of the event only.
Adaptive/Wheelchair - Zoo Tampa Member
Adaptive/Wheelchair - Non-Member
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tampa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:38 PM local time (EDT) in Tampa on September 12, 2026 — 12h 24m of daylight.
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