Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price $15.28 - $36.48
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Toledo, Lucas! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to join in on the festivities, featuring an accurate 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by a non-competitive 5K walk at 9:00 a.m., and a Kids Fun Run at 9:45 a.m. The scenic 5K course will take runners through the charming neighborhood adjacent to the zoo, winding through beautiful gardens and concluding in the Main Plaza.
The Dart Frog Dash is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of community and inclusivity! With the Zoo For All Walk designed for accessibility, everyone can participate in the fun. After the race, all registrants can enjoy a day at the Toledo Zoo with complimentary parking included. Be sure to register by May 4 to guarantee your event t-shirt, and don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting family memories at this fantastic event!
The Dart Frog Dash is not just about racing; it’s a celebration of community and inclusivity! With the Zoo For All Walk designed for accessibility, everyone can participate in the fun. After the race, all registrants can enjoy a day at the Toledo Zoo with complimentary parking included. Be sure to register by May 4 to guarantee your event t-shirt, and don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting family memories at this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
Please note: The deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is May 4. We will have some extra, but cannot guarantee a shirt to everyone. Please see the registration table AFTER the race to inquire.
5K RACE/WALK: 8:30 a.m. (South/historic side of Zoo)
ZOO FOR ALL WALK (Accessible): 9:00 a.m. (North side of Zoo)
KIDS FUN RUN: 9:45 a.m. (in front of Aquarium)
LOCATION: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
PARKING: Participants must enter through Anthony Wayne Trail entrance! Parking is included with entry fee.
Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash!
The Toledo Zoos Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers an accurate 5k race with prizes, chip timing, a non-competitive 5k walk, Kids Fun Run and accessible Zoo For All Walk. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the Zoo, through the Zoos gardens and into the Main Plaza. The Kids Fun Run and Zoo For All Walk are within the safety of Zoo grounds.
All Dart Frog Dash registrants are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).
The Zoo For All Walk at Dart Frog Dash offers a non-competitive walk focused on fun and access for all! This option is designed with inclusivity in mind.
We are working with the Toledo Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a "ROLLING PATTERN" so that as the LAST PARTICIPANT PASSES, THE STREET WILL REOPEN and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience.
PACKET PICKUP INFO:
Registrants are HIGHLY encouraged to pickup their packet at Dave's Running. _However, as an alternative, packets will be available for pickup on race morning beginning at 7am inside the Aquarium at the Zoo._
* Location:
* Dave's Running
* 5700 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio
* May 15 & 16, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For Questions, call 419-385-5721 ext.2078
5K RACE/WALK: 8:30 a.m. (South/historic side of Zoo)
ZOO FOR ALL WALK (Accessible): 9:00 a.m. (North side of Zoo)
KIDS FUN RUN: 9:45 a.m. (in front of Aquarium)
LOCATION: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way
PARKING: Participants must enter through Anthony Wayne Trail entrance! Parking is included with entry fee.
Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash!
The Toledo Zoos Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers an accurate 5k race with prizes, chip timing, a non-competitive 5k walk, Kids Fun Run and accessible Zoo For All Walk. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the Zoo, through the Zoos gardens and into the Main Plaza. The Kids Fun Run and Zoo For All Walk are within the safety of Zoo grounds.
All Dart Frog Dash registrants are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).
The Zoo For All Walk at Dart Frog Dash offers a non-competitive walk focused on fun and access for all! This option is designed with inclusivity in mind.
We are working with the Toledo Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a "ROLLING PATTERN" so that as the LAST PARTICIPANT PASSES, THE STREET WILL REOPEN and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience.
PACKET PICKUP INFO:
Registrants are HIGHLY encouraged to pickup their packet at Dave's Running. _However, as an alternative, packets will be available for pickup on race morning beginning at 7am inside the Aquarium at the Zoo._
* Location:
* Dave's Running
* 5700 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio
* May 15 & 16, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For Questions, call 419-385-5721 ext.2078
Races
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Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash (5k Run or Walk)
Incl. $3.48 Fee & Dart Frog Dash Participant Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$36.48
T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those who register after May 4. Please visit registration table after the race to inquire. Participants must park and enter through 2 Hippo Way from the Anthony Wayne Trail. -
Kids' Fun Run
Incl. $2.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$15.28
T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those who register after May 4. Please visit registration table after the race to inquire. Participants must park and enter through 2 Hippo Way from the Anthony Wayne Trail. Kids race will begin in front of the Aquarium. -
Zoo for All Walk (ADA Accessible on North Side of Zoo)
Incl. $2.70 Fee & Dart Frog Dash Participant Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.70
T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those who register after May 4. Please visit registration table after the race to inquire. This non-competitive walk is focused on fun and access for all! We understand that some guests may require assistance or additional accommodations, and have created a safe route within Zoo grounds for guests who may find the 5k route troublesome. Special consideration given to sensory needs, and ADA accessible. For more details, contact Toledo Zoo Accessibility and Inclusion Administrator at 419-385-5721 x.3039. Guests must park and enter through the Anthony Wayne Trail lot at 2 Hippo Way. Check in at the polar bear fountain for this race!
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