Run for the Zoo 2026
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $30.68 - $103.27
- Races 8 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Participants can choose from various race distances suitable for everyone, ensuring that both seasoned runners and beginners can join in on the excitement. Everyone who registers will receive a tech-blend shirt featuring a special 2026 animal theme, a unique finisher medal, and access to a lively post-race party. Plus, kids can enjoy their own course complete with a T-shirt and medal! By joining this inspiring event, you not only get to challenge yourself but also contribute to the vital funding of Lincoln Park Zoo, which relies on memberships, donations, and events like Run for the Zoo to keep its doors open every day of the year. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support wildlife
Organiser's Description
All participants receive:
* Tech-blend shirt with 2026 animal theme
* Special edition finisher medal
* Digital swag bag
* Access to the post-race party
* _(Wildlife Warriors only)_ Bonus piece of merch with 2026 animal theme
* _(Kids Course participants only)_ Kids Course T-shirt and medal
* _(Volunteers only)_ Crew T-shirt with 2026 animal theme
It costs $108,000 A DAY to fund Lincoln Park Zoo operationseverything from state-of-the-art animal care and global conservation work to interactive learning programs and groundbreaking scientific research. More than 80% of that operating cost is funded by memberships, donations, guest visits, and events like Run for the Zoo. Your participation helps keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and open to all, 365 days a year!
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $7.24 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$55.23
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5K Run
Incl. $7.04 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$52.03
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5K Walk (Untimed)
Incl. $7.04 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$52.03
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Kids' Course
Incl. $5.69 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$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. $10.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$103.26
Complete both the 5K & 10K! Must be able to complete in under a 10:00 minute per mile pace. -
Wildlife Warrior (5K + 10K) Virtual
Incl. $10.28 Fee & T-Shirt
$103.27
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10K Virtual
Incl. $7.24 Fee & T-Shirt
$55.23
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5K Virtual
Incl. $7.04 Fee & T-Shirt
$52.03
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2300 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, 60614, IL, United States
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