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 the fun and festivities at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event is a fantastic way to celebrate Earth Day while participating in a chip-timed 5k race and a 1-mile fun run. Lace up your running shoes and enjoy a beautiful course that supports green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo, as a portion of the proceeds will contribute to these vital initiatives.
Participants can pre-register for just $30 until April 12, or sign up on race day for $35. All runners will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel. Race day kicks off with packet pick-up at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5k starting at 8:30 AM and the 1-mile race at 9:00 AM. Spectators are welcome but will need to purchase tickets online to enter the zoo. Get ready for a day filled with running, cheering, and celebrating our planet!
Participants can pre-register for just $30 until April 12, or sign up on race day for $35. All runners will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments to refuel. Race day kicks off with packet pick-up at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5k starting at 8:30 AM and the 1-mile race at 9:00 AM. Spectators are welcome but will need to purchase tickets online to enter the zoo. Get ready for a day filled with running, cheering, and celebrating our planet!
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 12 - $30
Registration for 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 12 - $30
Registration for 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 11 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 11 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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