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
Event summary
Join us for the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event supports vital wildlife conservation efforts and allows participants to run for their favorite species, including the Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino. As part of the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series, this annual race promises a fun and engaging experience for both runners and walkers.
The day kicks off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 9:00 AM. Participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, all while enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference for wildlife while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors! Note that spectators will need to purchase tickets for zoo entry, so be sure to plan ahead. Mark your calendars for this incredible event and be part of something special!
The day kicks off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM and the 1-Mile Walk at 9:00 AM. Participants will receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race refreshments, all while enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference for wildlife while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors! Note that spectators will need to purchase tickets for zoo entry, so be sure to plan ahead. Mark your calendars for this incredible event and be part of something special!
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 $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 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 $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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