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 EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This vibrant event is dedicated to supporting global wildlife conservation efforts, allowing participants to run or walk for their favorite species—choose from the Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino.
The festivities kick off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 9:00 AM. Registration is available at $30 from March 14 through October 1, and $35 from October 2 through race day, with online registration only on the day of the event. Participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus admission to the zoo! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support wildlife conservation while enjoying a fun-filled day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Remember, spectators will need to purchase tickets in advance to cheer on the runners and walkers, so plan ahead for a great day out!
The festivities kick off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 9:00 AM. Registration is available at $30 from March 14 through October 1, and $35 from October 2 through race day, with online registration only on the day of the event. Participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus admission to the zoo! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support wildlife conservation while enjoying a fun-filled day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Remember, spectators will need to purchase tickets in advance to cheer on the runners and walkers, so plan ahead for a great day out!
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 third of four 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 $21.50/adult (ages 12-61), $19.50/seniors (62+) and $17.50/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://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/tickets-attractions/buy-tickets/admission-rates-membership]
_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 third of four 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 $21.50/adult (ages 12-61), $19.50/seniors (62+) and $17.50/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://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/tickets-attractions/buy-tickets/admission-rates-membership]
_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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