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
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Earth Day 5k at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Celebrate our planet while participating in this exciting race that not only promotes fitness but also supports essential green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo. The 5k race kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by a fun 1-mile event at 9:00 AM.
Pre-register by April 16 for just $30, or sign up on race day for $35. All participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to keep your spirits high. Remember, spectators will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, so be sure to plan ahead! Join us at this fantastic event in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, and make your Earth Day celebration truly memorable!
Pre-register by April 16 for just $30, or sign up on race day for $35. All participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to keep your spirits high. Remember, spectators will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, so be sure to plan ahead! Join us at this fantastic event in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, and make your Earth Day celebration truly memorable!
Organiser's Description
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.
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 $25!
2026 Series Schedule:
* Coming Soon!
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 $25!
2026 Series Schedule:
* Coming Soon!
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
OPENS 09 MARHelp 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
OPENS 09 MARHelp 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
