Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

  • Date Tue 22nd July 2025
  • Time 8:30PM EDT
  • Location Cleveland, Ohio
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K on Tuesday, July 22, 2025! Held in the scenic Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, this vibrant race features over 70 stunning, larger-than-life displays that create a magical atmosphere along the route. Runners and walkers will enjoy a chip-timed 5K race, kicking off at 8:30 PM, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 PM.

Participants can register for just $30 until July 18, and $35 from July 19 through race day. Every registrant will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and access to post-race refreshments. Plus, enjoy admission to the zoo from 7 PM to 10 PM after the race! For supporters wishing to cheer on their favorite runners, tickets to the zoo must be purchased online. Don't miss this exciting event that combines fitness and fun in a spectacular setting!

Organiser's Description

Experience more than 70 larger than life colorful displays throughout the race route through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

REGISTRATION INFO:

Pre-registration through July 18 - $30
Registration for July 19 to Race Day - $35

WHAT YOU GET:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo from 7pm to 10pm the evening of the race

RACE DAY INFO:

Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00PM
5k (chip timed): 8:30PM

Race Day Registration is online only!

Supporter Information
ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member.
Ticket prices are $21.50/adult (ages 12-61), $19.50/seniors (62+) and $17.50/junior (ages 2-11)
Supporters must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets [https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/tickets-attractions/buy-tickets/admission-rates-membership]

SORRY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS RACE.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Tue 22nd July 2025 (8:30PM EDT)

    $32.80

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Tue 22nd July 2025 (8:30PM EDT)

    $32.80

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Location

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109, OH, United States

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