Cheetah Chase 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Battle Creek, Michigan
- Price $54.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Cheetah Chase 5K, happening on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Battle Creek, Calhoun! This exciting race invites participants to lace up their running or walking shoes and embark on a dynamic 5K course through the enchanting Binder Park Zoo. With a thrilling mix of terrain—ranging from asphalt and brick to boardwalks and grassy trails—runners will navigate scenic Michigan woodlands while enjoying breathtaking views of the African savanna, where majestic giraffes, zebras, and antelope roam.
More than just a race, the Cheetah Chase 5K supports vital wildlife conservation efforts, making your participation impactful. With limited spots available for just 1,000 participants, this event is a fantastic opportunity to run wild for a great cause. Register early to secure your spot and enjoy perks like a race shirt, a day pass to the zoo, and a complimentary Bell's beer for participants 21 and older. Don’t miss out on this exciting day filled with fun, fitness, and a commitment to nature—sign up today and be part of something special!
More than just a race, the Cheetah Chase 5K supports vital wildlife conservation efforts, making your participation impactful. With limited spots available for just 1,000 participants, this event is a fantastic opportunity to run wild for a great cause. Register early to secure your spot and enjoy perks like a race shirt, a day pass to the zoo, and a complimentary Bell's beer for participants 21 and older. Don’t miss out on this exciting day filled with fun, fitness, and a commitment to nature—sign up today and be part of something special!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE CHEETAH CHASE 5K EVENT - JUNE 21, 2025
_Lace up your running or walking shoes for a 5K EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER! The Cheetah Chase 5K takes you on a dynamic course through the heart of Binder Park Zoo, featuring a mix of terrainasphalt, brick, boardwalk, crushed rock, and grassthat keeps every step exciting. Wind through scenic Michigan woodlands, tackle a mix of hills, tight turns, and flat stretches, and take in stunning views of the African savanna, where giraffes, zebras, and antelope roam. More than just a race, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION and the zoos mission to inspire a love for nature. RUN WILD FOR A GREAT CAUSEsign up today! This event serves as a great platform for fundraising, playing a VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING BINDER PARK ZOO's impactful conservation message and initiatives._
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY - RACE LIMITED TO 1,000 PARTICIPANTS
Complete a registration form to enter the Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase event of your choice.
REGISTRATION DATES & FEES
All participants in both 5K events will receive a free day-of-admission pass to the zoo and their first Bell's beer for free (21 and up only).
Special Pricing Dates: (for the Gazelle Gallop-5K Run and Sloth Walk-5K Walk)
* Early Bird Registration: Feb 7 - February 28 $50
* Pre Registration: March 1 - June 15 $60
* Late Registration: - June 16 - June 21 _(Day of Race)_ $70
Registration Fees Include: Race Registration, performance race shirt, zoo pass for the day, and first Bell's beer free at the brew station for adults over 21 years of age (other option available for participants under 21).
FRIDAY EARLY PACKET PICKUP
* Reduce your time in line with early packet pick-up.
* From 4pm to 6pm on Friday, June 20th, we will have early packet pick-up in the Cross Administration Building (Zoo Office).
* Participants may also register on Friday during packet pickup if space is available.
SATURDAY EVENT TIMES
* 6:30 am - Gates Open
* 6:45am to 7:45am - Packet Pickup.
* 7:30am - Gates to zoo entrance closed to prep for race - be here before 7:30am to park in zoo lot.
* 8:00am - Race Start for the Gazelle Gallop (5K Run), Sloth Walk (5K Walk). Post Race Cool Down After The Race.
* Last participant must cross the finish line by 9:30am.
* BELL'S BEER STATIONS OPEN DURING CHEETAH CHASE AND ALSO ON ZOO GROUNDS ALL DAY
TEE SHIRTS:
PLEASE NOTE: To be guaranteed a race tee shirt, participants must _REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH. _
AGE CATEGORIES
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years & older
AWARDS AND RESULTS
Prizes for the Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk will be awarded to: 1) Top Overall Male, 2) Top Overall Female, 3) Top Master Male & Female, 4) Top Three Males and Females per Age Category. Top overall male and female master excluded from age category awards. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event On Site and later in the day at www.macssportstiming.com.
EVENT TIMING
Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. LIVE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. Also results will be posted during the race. And Go to www.macssportstiming.com for final results.
DONATIONS
Please go the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support Binder Park Zoo cheetah conservation programs and our mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. (*Donations are not required, but greatly appreciated.)
_Lace up your running or walking shoes for a 5K EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER! The Cheetah Chase 5K takes you on a dynamic course through the heart of Binder Park Zoo, featuring a mix of terrainasphalt, brick, boardwalk, crushed rock, and grassthat keeps every step exciting. Wind through scenic Michigan woodlands, tackle a mix of hills, tight turns, and flat stretches, and take in stunning views of the African savanna, where giraffes, zebras, and antelope roam. More than just a race, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION and the zoos mission to inspire a love for nature. RUN WILD FOR A GREAT CAUSEsign up today! This event serves as a great platform for fundraising, playing a VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING BINDER PARK ZOO's impactful conservation message and initiatives._
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY - RACE LIMITED TO 1,000 PARTICIPANTS
Complete a registration form to enter the Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase event of your choice.
REGISTRATION DATES & FEES
All participants in both 5K events will receive a free day-of-admission pass to the zoo and their first Bell's beer for free (21 and up only).
Special Pricing Dates: (for the Gazelle Gallop-5K Run and Sloth Walk-5K Walk)
* Early Bird Registration: Feb 7 - February 28 $50
* Pre Registration: March 1 - June 15 $60
* Late Registration: - June 16 - June 21 _(Day of Race)_ $70
Registration Fees Include: Race Registration, performance race shirt, zoo pass for the day, and first Bell's beer free at the brew station for adults over 21 years of age (other option available for participants under 21).
FRIDAY EARLY PACKET PICKUP
* Reduce your time in line with early packet pick-up.
* From 4pm to 6pm on Friday, June 20th, we will have early packet pick-up in the Cross Administration Building (Zoo Office).
* Participants may also register on Friday during packet pickup if space is available.
SATURDAY EVENT TIMES
* 6:30 am - Gates Open
* 6:45am to 7:45am - Packet Pickup.
* 7:30am - Gates to zoo entrance closed to prep for race - be here before 7:30am to park in zoo lot.
* 8:00am - Race Start for the Gazelle Gallop (5K Run), Sloth Walk (5K Walk). Post Race Cool Down After The Race.
* Last participant must cross the finish line by 9:30am.
* BELL'S BEER STATIONS OPEN DURING CHEETAH CHASE AND ALSO ON ZOO GROUNDS ALL DAY
TEE SHIRTS:
PLEASE NOTE: To be guaranteed a race tee shirt, participants must _REGISTER BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH. _
AGE CATEGORIES
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years & older
AWARDS AND RESULTS
Prizes for the Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk will be awarded to: 1) Top Overall Male, 2) Top Overall Female, 3) Top Master Male & Female, 4) Top Three Males and Females per Age Category. Top overall male and female master excluded from age category awards. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event On Site and later in the day at www.macssportstiming.com.
EVENT TIMING
Gazelle Gallop and Sloth Walk timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. LIVE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. Also results will be posted during the race. And Go to www.macssportstiming.com for final results.
DONATIONS
Please go the extra mile and make a donation while registering to help support Binder Park Zoo cheetah conservation programs and our mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. (*Donations are not required, but greatly appreciated.)
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