Race for Kids 2025
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $12.70 - $28.75
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Whether you choose to join in-person or participate virtually, you can enjoy the benefits of a Race for Kids T-shirt and free admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on event day. Plus, families can take advantage of discounted multi-person pricing for the 1-mile walk. If you're unable to attend, consider setting up a personal fundraising page to support safe and fun after-school programs for kids aged 6-18 in Northeast Ohio. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day
Organiser's Description
7:30 A.M.: Registration Opens
8:30 A.M.: 5K Run Participants begin their course
8:45 A.M.: 1 Mile Walk Participants begin their course.
9:30 A.M.: Awards Ceremony. For those who choose to not stay for the award ceremony, all results will be shown at this link following the final participant completing the race.
10:00 A.M.: Zoo opens for guests
READY TO PARTICIPATE? HERES HOW:
* JOIN US IN-PERSON for the 5K or 1-Mile Walk on June 21. Participation includes a T-shirt and free entry to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the day. Does your whole family want to participate? Select the 1-Mile Walk and choose multi-person pricing for a discount on registration for the whole family.
* PARTICIPATE FROM HOME, or your favorite trail, by registering for the virtual 5K or 1-Mile. Complete your distance wherever youd like between June 16-21 and enter your time online. You will receive your Race for Kids T-shirt in the mail prior to the event week.
FUNDRAISE
FUNDRAISE ON BEHALF OF THE CLUBS! Whether you are participating in-person, virtually, or not able to attend at all, you are able to make a big difference for our kids. SET UP A PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE and share it with family and friends. To get started, click on the donate dropdown at the top of the page and select "Become a Fundraiser". To get started on your page, click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/49036/BecomeFundraiser].
All proceeds help to provide safe, fun places for kids, ages 6-18, to go after school throughout Northeast Ohio.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$28.75
OPENS 30 MAR 26 -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.54 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$25.54
OPENS 30 MAR 26Interested in walking as a family? Select this event and you will be able to register up to 4 people. Family/Group Pricing available. -
Virtual 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.40
OPENS 30 MAR 26 -
Virtual 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.40
OPENS 30 MAR 26 -
Spectator Ticket- With Race Shirt
Incl. $3.47 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$24.47
OPENS 30 MAR 26 -
Spectator Ticket- Race Shirt NOT Included
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$12.70
OPENS 30 MAR 26
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109, OH, United States
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