Loop the Lemur at the Ross Park Zoo

  • Date Sun 17th May 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Binghamton, New York
  • Price $11.60 - $69.90
  • Races 4 races

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Loop the Lemur event at the historic Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton, Broome, on Sunday, May 17, 2026! This exciting event invites participants of all ages and abilities to loop the lemurs as many times as possible in a fun-filled 6-hour, 2-hour, or 1-hour challenge. With a scenic .8-mile loop, you can run, walk, skip, or even shuffle past the adorable black-and-white ruffed lemurs, Menabe and Rizzo, who are eager to cheer you on!

Not only will you enjoy a day of fitness and fun, but you'll also contribute to a noble cause, as a portion of the proceeds will support the conservation efforts for these critically endangered creatures. Plus, all registrants will receive a custom Loop the Lemur shirt and medal, with awards for top participants and teams. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to make memories, support wildlife, and possibly earn a spot in the Lemur Hall of Legends! Register by April 30 to guarantee your shirt on race day, and get ready to make a positive impact while enjoying a delightful day at the zoo!

Organiser's Description

Menabe and Rizzo, the elusive black-and-white ruffed lemurs sit quietly at the entrance of the Ross Park Zoo - the fifth oldest zoo in the nation. Typically greeting visitors as they enter, those same visitors always forget to say goodbye to Menabe and Rizzo on their way out.


As the Zoo closes, they nestle in for another evening and think to themselves:
_I have a great personality._
_All the other lemurs tell me Im good looking._
_I have a lot of good jokes._
_WHY DO WE ONLY GET TO SEE OUR VISITORS ONE TIME?_


And it was in this quiet reflection that the INAUGURAL ROSS PARK ZOO LOOP THE LEMUR was born.__

Join us on SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026, AND LOOP THE LEMURS AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN IN A 6-HOUR, 2-HOUR, OR 1-HOUR event! With every lap that you complete, wave to the lemurs, take a selfie, give them an air high-five, and if youre lucky - you might hear them cheer you on! The more times you loop the lemurs, the happier they will be and the closer you will get to _The Lemur Hall of Legends_ (we'll take your picture and hang it up inside their habitat for them to look at and remember until next year).
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All participants of all abilities are invited to take part in this one-of-a-kind event and can choose from 4 different events:

* Loop the Lemur 6 Hour
* Loop the Lemur 2 Hour
* Loop the Lemur 1 Hour
* Little Lemur Kids Fun Run

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Each event is only timed and consists of running the .8 loop inside the Ross Park Zoo as many times as you can. Run, walk, skip, crawl, LEMUR SHUFFLE - we dont care!
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All registrants will receive a custom Loop the Lemur shirt a custom medal. REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT ON RACE DAY.
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Custom and one-of-a-kind awards will be given to:

* Overall Male and Female
* Second Place Male and Female
* Third Place Male and Female
* Team With The Most Laps

Register today before prices go up Jan 1!

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The black-and-white ruffed lemur, sadly, is a critically endangered friend. A portion of the proceeds will go back to The Ross Park Zoo in support of their efforts for the conservation of their endangered species. Consider adding a bit more to your registration to help keep Menabe, Rizzo, and their families safe in habitats that protect them and ensure their survival.

**Crew is not allowed on the course, but volunteering is a great way to get involved, too! Click on the VOLUNTEER tab above to see what's available!

Races

  • Loop the Lemur 6 Hour

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Loop the Lemur T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    $69.90

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Run or walk as many laps as you can in 6 hours! This event will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.
  • Loop the Lemur 2 Hour

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Loop the Lemur T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Run or walk as many laps as you can in 2 hours! This event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.
  • Loop the Lemur 1 Hour

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Loop the Lemur T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Run or walk as many laps as you can in 1 hour! This event will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
  • Little Lemur Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Loop the Lemur T-Shirt

    Sun 17th May 2026 (1:00PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 01 NOV
    Run or walk your way from the Lemurs at the bottom of the Zoo, to the Leopards at the top! This event will begin at 1 p.m. Registration includes a custom shirt in youth sizes.

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60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, 13903, NY, United States

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