30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Royal Oak, Michigan
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in beautiful Royal Oak, Oakland! This exciting event invites thousands of participants to join in the fun, with a choice between a competitive 5K run and a leisurely Fun Walk through the zoo. The 5K kicks off at 8 a.m., starting on 10 Mile Service Drive, and takes you through the picturesque Huntington Woods before finishing inside the zoo itself. For those preferring a more relaxed pace, the Fun Walk starts at 8:45 a.m., allowing you to enjoy a scenic 1.25-mile stroll filled with educational activities and treat stations.
Make sure to arrive early for in-person packet pickup and registration, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, and from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on race day. Remember, this special event requires registration for all participants aged 2 and older, and spectator tickets can be purchased to cheer on your friends and family. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Detroit Zoo while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and wildlife!
Make sure to arrive early for in-person packet pickup and registration, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, and from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on race day. Remember, this special event requires registration for all participants aged 2 and older, and spectator tickets can be purchased to cheer on your friends and family. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Detroit Zoo while enjoying a day of fitness, community, and wildlife!
Organiser's Description
Join thousands of runners and walkers on Sunday, Sept. 13 for _Run Wild_ for the Detroit Zoo, sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union. During this annual event, you can compete in a 5K run or enjoy a stroll through the Zoo with our non-competitive Fun Walk.
IMPORTANT PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
RACE OPTIONS
5K -
* Starts at 8 a.m.
* Start the race on 10 Mile Service Drive
* Dash through neighboring Huntington Woods
* Finish inside the Zoo
Fun Walk-
* Starts at 8:45 a.m.
* Take a 1.25-mile stroll through the Zoo
* Wander the Detroit Zoo at a leisurely pace
* Enjoy educational activities and treat stations along the way
RACE PACKETS
* In-Person Packet Pickup & Guest Registration will be available in the 10 Mile Parking Lot at the Detroit Zoo during the following times:
* Saturday, Sept. 12 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunday, Sept. 13 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
* Virtual Packets can be mailed for an additional fee.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* Available 6 to 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
* Registration closes 30 minutes before the race starts.
* Start timing mats turn off 10 minutes after the official race start.
* Runners starting late will be assigned gun time (official race start time).
* Spectator tickets are available during the registration process.
* Adults $15
* Children $10
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDERS!
10 Mile Road will be closed for the 5Kexpect heavy traffic! Arrive early to avoid delays.
* 5K begins promptly at 8 a.m.
* Fun Walk begins at 8:45 a.m.
* Run Wildfor the Detroit Zoois a special event and is not included with a Detroit Zoological Society membership.
* Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and older. Members who wish to participate inRun Wildmust register for the event.
* The 5K finish line is inside the Zoo. Those wishing to see their family or friends finish the race must purchase a Spectator admission. Spectator admission for this special event can be purchased in conjunction with race registration or during packet pickup hours. Spectators with wristbands must enter the Zoo by 9 a.m. Please note, members cannot use their membership to get into the Zoo until it opens to the general public at 9 a.m.
* For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed atRun Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and the back of the 5K race.
IMPORTANT PARTICIPANT INFORMATION:
RACE OPTIONS
5K -
* Starts at 8 a.m.
* Start the race on 10 Mile Service Drive
* Dash through neighboring Huntington Woods
* Finish inside the Zoo
Fun Walk-
* Starts at 8:45 a.m.
* Take a 1.25-mile stroll through the Zoo
* Wander the Detroit Zoo at a leisurely pace
* Enjoy educational activities and treat stations along the way
RACE PACKETS
* In-Person Packet Pickup & Guest Registration will be available in the 10 Mile Parking Lot at the Detroit Zoo during the following times:
* Saturday, Sept. 12 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Sunday, Sept. 13 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
* Virtual Packets can be mailed for an additional fee.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* Available 6 to 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
* Registration closes 30 minutes before the race starts.
* Start timing mats turn off 10 minutes after the official race start.
* Runners starting late will be assigned gun time (official race start time).
* Spectator tickets are available during the registration process.
* Adults $15
* Children $10
IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDERS!
10 Mile Road will be closed for the 5Kexpect heavy traffic! Arrive early to avoid delays.
* 5K begins promptly at 8 a.m.
* Fun Walk begins at 8:45 a.m.
* Run Wildfor the Detroit Zoois a special event and is not included with a Detroit Zoological Society membership.
* Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and older. Members who wish to participate inRun Wildmust register for the event.
* The 5K finish line is inside the Zoo. Those wishing to see their family or friends finish the race must purchase a Spectator admission. Spectator admission for this special event can be purchased in conjunction with race registration or during packet pickup hours. Spectators with wristbands must enter the Zoo by 9 a.m. Please note, members cannot use their membership to get into the Zoo until it opens to the general public at 9 a.m.
* For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed atRun Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and the back of the 5K race.
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