Run Wild 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Run Wild 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Allen! This exciting event invites participants to explore a unique mix of terrains—including concrete, wooden bridges, grass, and gravel—as they traverse the scenic route through the Fort Wayne Zoo. Starting at Franke Park and winding through the Zoo, runners will enjoy breathtaking views of exotic animal exhibits, including Stingray Bay and the vibrant Peacock Cafe.
All 5K participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, and a finisher medal, along with free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo after the race. Be sure to arrive early, as there will be no on-site registration or day-of packet pick-up. This is a family-friendly event, but runners under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this chance to support a great cause—proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Please note that for the safety of the animals, pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and wildlife!
All 5K participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, and a finisher medal, along with free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo after the race. Be sure to arrive early, as there will be no on-site registration or day-of packet pick-up. This is a family-friendly event, but runners under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Don't miss this chance to support a great cause—proceeds benefit the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo! Please note that for the safety of the animals, pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and wildlife!
Organiser's Description
Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for Run Wild on Saturday, June 7, 2025! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel. Be prepared for it all as you travel through Africa, Australia, through Stingray Bay and past the Peacock Cafe. Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt, timing bib, free entry to the Fort Wayne Zoo following the 5K and a finisher medal.
The race will start outside the Zoo in Franke Park, through the parking lot of the Zoo Education Center and enter the Zoo through a back entrance. The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND NO DAY OF PACKET PICK-UP.
Spectators will also be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up. This is a before-hours event at the Fort Wayne Zoo. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, following the completion of the 5K at 9 AM.
Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.
Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.
The race will start outside the Zoo in Franke Park, through the parking lot of the Zoo Education Center and enter the Zoo through a back entrance. The Zoo paths are narrow in some areas, so there will be a participant cap. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND NO DAY OF PACKET PICK-UP.
Spectators will also be allowed into certain areas inside the front gates during the race (main plaza to the Africa tunnel area), but not beyond the barriers set up. This is a before-hours event at the Fort Wayne Zoo. 5K participants can use their race bib to gain free reentry into the Zoo on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, following the completion of the 5K at 9 AM.
Due to the all-terrain nature of this course, runners under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult also running in the event.
Proceeds go to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. For the safety of our animals, dogs and other pets are not permitted. Service animals must check in at Zoo guest services prior to the race.
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