Run for the Zoo 2025
- Date Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $30.68 - $111.80
- Races 8 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun, fitness, and community at the Run for the Zoo 2025! On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, join fellow runners in Chicago, Cook, for this beloved event that has been supporting Lincoln Park Zoo for over 40 years. With chip-timed 5K and 10K courses certified by U.S.A. Track & Field, ambitious athletes can push their limits while taking in the stunning sights of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.
For families and friends looking to enjoy the day together, there’s a fun run or walk perfect for all ages and abilities. Kids can also participate in the exciting Kids' Course, featuring a thrilling obstacle course designed to inspire young adventurers to run, climb, and crawl! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a day at the zoo, the Run for the Zoo promises a memorable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
For families and friends looking to enjoy the day together, there’s a fun run or walk perfect for all ages and abilities. Kids can also participate in the exciting Kids' Course, featuring a thrilling obstacle course designed to inspire young adventurers to run, climb, and crawl! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a day at the zoo, the Run for the Zoo promises a memorable experience for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
For more than four decades, runners of all levels and abilities have been raising money to support Lincoln Park Zoo with Run for the Zoo, now in its 47th year!
Ambitious athletes can compete in the chip-timed 5K and 10K courses, which are both U.S.A. Track & Field-certified. Families can enjoy a fun run or walk that accommodates every member of their group. And younger participants can take on the Kids' Course, a fun obstacle course built to have children running, climbing, and crawling! The race route winds in and around the zoo, allowing for beautiful views of Chicagos skyline, Lake Michigan, protected natural areas, zoo animals, and maybe even a few roaring spectators.
Ambitious athletes can compete in the chip-timed 5K and 10K courses, which are both U.S.A. Track & Field-certified. Families can enjoy a fun run or walk that accommodates every member of their group. And younger participants can take on the Kids' Course, a fun obstacle course built to have children running, climbing, and crawling! The race route winds in and around the zoo, allowing for beautiful views of Chicagos skyline, Lake Michigan, protected natural areas, zoo animals, and maybe even a few roaring spectators.
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $7.58 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$60.57
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5K Run
Incl. $7.24 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$55.23
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5K Walk
Incl. $7.24 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$55.23
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Kids' Course
Incl. $5.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$30.68
Built for children ages 3-8, this course will have children running, climbing, and crawling through fun obstacles, with a medal for finishers at the end! There will be spots for the 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. start. -
Wildlife Warrior (5K + 10K)
Incl. $10.82 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$111.80
Complete both the 5K & 10K! -
Wildlife Warrior (5K + 10K) Virtual
Incl. $10.82 Fee & T-Shirt
$111.80
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10K Virtual
Incl. $7.58 Fee & T-Shirt
$60.57
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5K Virtual
Incl. $7.24 Fee & T-Shirt
$55.23
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