Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2026! Located in the heart of Cleveland, Cuyahoga, this vibrant event invites participants to support wildlife conservation efforts while enjoying a fun-filled day. Whether you choose to run the 5K starting at 8:30 AM or take a leisurely stroll in the 1 Mile Walk beginning at 9:00 AM, you'll have the chance to make a difference for species like the Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino.
Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with pre-registration available until October 2 for just $30, or $35 on race day. All participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus admission to the zoo! Please note that spectators wishing to cheer on their favorite runners will need to purchase tickets online for zoo entry. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy the beauty of wildlife—all while creating memories with family and friends!
Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with pre-registration available until October 2 for just $30, or $35 on race day. All participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, plus admission to the zoo! Please note that spectators wishing to cheer on their favorite runners will need to purchase tickets online for zoo entry. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy the beauty of wildlife—all while creating memories with family and friends!
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.
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP - 7:00AM
5K START TIME - 8:30AM
1-MILE WALK START TIME - 9:00AM
PLACE - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
REGISTRATION PRICING-
Pre-registration through October 2 - $30
October 3 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 to be determined
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.
_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.
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP - 7:00AM
5K START TIME - 8:30AM
1-MILE WALK START TIME - 9:00AM
PLACE - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
REGISTRATION PRICING-
Pre-registration through October 2 - $30
October 3 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 to be determined
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.
_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.
Races
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 09 MAR -
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 1 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 09 MAR
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109, OH, United States
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