Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Cleveland, Cuyahoga, this exciting event invites participants to run or walk in support of wildlife conservation efforts. Choose your favorite species to represent, including the Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino, as you join in this annual race that champions a noble cause.
Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with the 5K run kicking off at 8:30 AM and the 1-mile walk following at 9:00 AM. Participants can secure their spot for just $30 until October 1, with race day registration available online for $35. All registrants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, along with admission to the zoo to enjoy the day. Please note that spectators will need to purchase zoo tickets in advance to cheer on their friends and family. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having fun in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere!
Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with the 5K run kicking off at 8:30 AM and the 1-mile walk following at 9:00 AM. Participants can secure their spot for just $30 until October 1, with race day registration available online for $35. All registrants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, along with admission to the zoo to enjoy the day. Please note that spectators will need to purchase zoo tickets in advance to cheer on their friends and family. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having fun in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino.
This is the fourth of five races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.
RACE DAY OCTOBER 5, 2025
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP - 7:00AM
5K START TIME - 8:30AM
1-MILE WALK START TIME - 9:00AM
PLACE - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
REGISTRATION PRICING-
March 14 through October 1 - $30
October 2 through Race Day - $35
**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 $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)
Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO ONLINE TICKETS [https://zootickets.clevelandmetroparks.com/all/tickets/details/904?_ga=2.169645281.1132195536.1649432717-921988591.1648133938]
_ADMISSIONS WILL BE THERE TO SCAN THE ONLINE TICKET ONCE PURCHASED. THE BOX OFFICE WILL NOT BE OPEN. _
WHAT YOU GET -
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo
*SORRY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS RACE.
This is the fourth of five races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.
RACE DAY OCTOBER 5, 2025
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP - 7:00AM
5K START TIME - 8:30AM
1-MILE WALK START TIME - 9:00AM
PLACE - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
REGISTRATION PRICING-
March 14 through October 1 - $30
October 2 through Race Day - $35
**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 $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)
Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO ONLINE TICKETS [https://zootickets.clevelandmetroparks.com/all/tickets/details/904?_ga=2.169645281.1132195536.1649432717-921988591.1648133938]
_ADMISSIONS WILL BE THERE TO SCAN THE ONLINE TICKET ONCE PURCHASED. THE BOX OFFICE WILL NOT BE OPEN. _
WHAT YOU GET -
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo
*SORRY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS RACE.
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