Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the festivities at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k on Saturday, April 18, 2026! This exciting event celebrates Earth Day while promoting sustainability, with a portion of the proceeds supporting green practices at the zoo. Participants can choose to take on the chip-timed 5k race starting at 8:30 AM or a fun 1-mile run at 9:00 AM. Pre-registration is available until April 16 for just $30, and $35 from April 17 through race day.
Every runner will receive a custom race t-shirt and a finisher medal, along with delicious post-race refreshments to refuel and celebrate your achievement. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the participants but will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and environmental awareness in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! Be part of the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series and make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the great outdoors!
Every runner will receive a custom race t-shirt and a finisher medal, along with delicious post-race refreshments to refuel and celebrate your achievement. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the participants but will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and environmental awareness in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! Be part of the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series and make a positive impact in your community while enjoying the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on April 18th! A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo.
This race is in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.
Registration Info:
Pre-registration through April 16 - $30
April 17th thru Race Day - $35
What You Get:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo
Race Day Info:
Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM
5k (chip timed): 8:30AM
1-mile: 9:00AM
_**Race Day Registration is online only!
_Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
_Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
_Ticket prices are to be announced. Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
(LINK COMING SOON) _Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
_Cleveland Metroparks Race Series Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $35!
2026 Series Schedule:
* Earth Day at the Zoo - 4/18
* After Hours 5K Experience - 7/21
* Whiskey Island - 8/23
* Future for Wildlife - 10/4
* Halloween 5K - 10/24
* Veterans Day 5K - 11/8
* Ugly Sweater 5K - 12/6
This race is in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.
Registration Info:
Pre-registration through April 16 - $30
April 17th thru Race Day - $35
What You Get:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo
Race Day Info:
Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM
5k (chip timed): 8:30AM
1-mile: 9:00AM
_**Race Day Registration is online only!
_Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
_Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
_Ticket prices are to be announced. Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
(LINK COMING SOON) _Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
_Cleveland Metroparks Race Series Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $35!
2026 Series Schedule:
* Earth Day at the Zoo - 4/18
* After Hours 5K Experience - 7/21
* Whiskey Island - 8/23
* Future for Wildlife - 10/4
* Halloween 5K - 10/24
* Veterans Day 5K - 11/8
* Ugly Sweater 5K - 12/6
Races
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Cleveland Metroparks Earth Day 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo. What You Get Custom race t-shirt Finisher Medal For All Post race refreshments -
Cleveland Metroparks Earth Day 1 Mile Walk Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo. What You Get Custom race t-shirt Finisher Medal For All Post race refreshments
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3900 Wildlife Way (Cleveland Metroparks Zoo), Cleveland, 44109, OH, United States
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
