Zoo Zoom 5K
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Baltimore, Maryland
- Price $44.10 - $65.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to RUN WILD at the Zoo Zoom 5K on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in Baltimore! This exciting event invites participants to experience a thrilling 5K run through the beautiful Maryland Zoo and Druid Hill Park, along with an untimed 1-Mile family fun walk. This year’s theme is zombie-inspired, so don your best Halloween costume and join in the spooky fun!
The day kicks off with on-site packet pickup starting at 7:00 a.m., followed by a pre-race warm-up and the fun run/walks beginning shortly after. Post-race festivities will be held at the Waterfowl Pavilion, featuring a photo booth, food trucks, and the chance to enjoy the “Spook-easy” bar. Every participant will receive a commemorative Zoo Zoom tee, and your ticket includes all-day admission to the Zoo and access to the annual ZooBOO! festival, packed with trick-or-treating, games, and entertainment. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the animals while creating unforgettable family memories!
The day kicks off with on-site packet pickup starting at 7:00 a.m., followed by a pre-race warm-up and the fun run/walks beginning shortly after. Post-race festivities will be held at the Waterfowl Pavilion, featuring a photo booth, food trucks, and the chance to enjoy the “Spook-easy” bar. Every participant will receive a commemorative Zoo Zoom tee, and your ticket includes all-day admission to the Zoo and access to the annual ZooBOO! festival, packed with trick-or-treating, games, and entertainment. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the animals while creating unforgettable family memories!
Organiser's Description
The 2024 Zoo Zoom has sold out! No more registrations are available.
Here's your chance to RUN WILD through the Zoo! Join the Maryland Zoo and Blue Cheetah Sports Timing for Zoo Zoom, a morning of fun featuring a timed 5K run and an untimed 1-Mile family fun walk... with a twist.
This year's Zoo Zoom is zombie-themed! Get into the Halloween spirit and come dressed as a member of the living dead or in your favorite Halloween costume. There will be post-race festivities in Waterfowl Pavilion, including a photo booth, food trucks, and access to the "Spook-easy" bar ($). All race participants receive a commemorative Zoo Zoom tee.
Want to make it a full day of fall fun for the whole family? Tickets also include same-day admission to the Zoo and to our annual ZooBOO! festival, where there will be trick-or-treat stations, games, entertainment, and costume contests held throughout the day!
TICKETS_ (pricing displayed on the registration site reflects the ticket price plus the processing fees)_
INCLUDED IN YOUR "ZOOMBIE RUN" TICKET:
* The choice between a timed 5K walk/run through parts of the Zoo and Druid Hill Park or a one-mile fun run/walk through parts of the Zoo.
* Commemorative Zoo Zoom t-shirt
* All-day Zoo admission, including train and carousel rides
* Access to the ZooBOO! festival (10am-4pm)
* Access to animal ambassadors
* Free parking in zoo lots
* Access to food trucks and vendors ($)
* Access to the Spook-easy bar ($)
* Photo booth
* That warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting the animals!
INCLUDED IN YOUR "SPOOK-TATOR" TICKET:
* Access to the post-race festivities in Waterfowl Pavilion
* All-day Zoo admission, including train and carousel rides
* Access to the ZooBOO! festival (10am-4pm)
* Access to animal ambassadors
* Free parking in zoo lots
* Access to food trucks and vendors ($)
* Access to the Spook-easy bar ($)
* Photo booth
* That warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting the animals!
CHILDREN UNDER 2 ARE FREE
_Save money when you pre-register! There will be an additional $5.00 fee for day-of-event registration._
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 a.m. - On-site packet pickup begins
* 8:00 a.m. - Pre-race warm up
* 8:20 a.m. -1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start
* 8:35 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Start
* 9:20 a.m.- 10:20 a.m. - Animal Ambassadors
* 9:45 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
* 10:00 a.m. - Zoo opens
* 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Post-race Festivities (music, food trucks, photo booth, and more)
_Please arrive on time. Participants will not be permitted to enter the course after 8:50 a.m._
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ Charm City Run Baltimore Fells Point 1500 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231
* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ Zoos Main Gate (Council Grove Pavilion)
* RACE DAY: Onsite beginning at 7:00 a.m. @ Zoos Main Gate (Council Grove Pavilion)
GHOULS & FAQS
THEME: Get into this years zombie theme and come dressed as a member of the living dead or in your best Halloween costume. There will be costume contests hosted throughout the day as part of the ZooBOO! festival (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
AWARD CEREMONY: Ceremony will be held at 9:45 a.m. Awards as follow: (5k only):
* Overall First three Overall Male/Female
* Age Groups 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* 9 & U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 70 and over
* Non-Binary - First three Overall Non-Binary, all ages
All race times will be posted ~30 minutes following the end of the race.
COURSE: Mile markers will be posted on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd miles. A map of the course will be provided to all participants in advance of race day.
EVENT TIMING: Please arrive on time. Participants will not be permitted to enter the course after 8:50am.
SPOOK-TATOR POLICY: Spectators may watch from outside of Zoo grounds or may purchase a Spook-tator ticket for access to the Zoo and post-race festivities.
BAG CHECK: We do not have a bag check area. Please plan to secure your belongings in your vehicle. You may return to your car at any point during the event or Zoo visit.
PETS: Pets are NOT PERMITTED. Service animals only.
ZOO ANIMALS: Animals will not be on exhibit until 10:00am. Please plan to visit the Zoo after the event if you wish to see Zoo animals.
WEATHER POLICY: This event is rain or shine. In the event of a hazardous weather forecast, the Zoo will attempt to communicate a final decision 24 hours in advance of the event.
BENEFICIARY
All proceeds support the Maryland Zoo and its many conservation efforts.
Here's your chance to RUN WILD through the Zoo! Join the Maryland Zoo and Blue Cheetah Sports Timing for Zoo Zoom, a morning of fun featuring a timed 5K run and an untimed 1-Mile family fun walk... with a twist.
This year's Zoo Zoom is zombie-themed! Get into the Halloween spirit and come dressed as a member of the living dead or in your favorite Halloween costume. There will be post-race festivities in Waterfowl Pavilion, including a photo booth, food trucks, and access to the "Spook-easy" bar ($). All race participants receive a commemorative Zoo Zoom tee.
Want to make it a full day of fall fun for the whole family? Tickets also include same-day admission to the Zoo and to our annual ZooBOO! festival, where there will be trick-or-treat stations, games, entertainment, and costume contests held throughout the day!
TICKETS_ (pricing displayed on the registration site reflects the ticket price plus the processing fees)_
INCLUDED IN YOUR "ZOOMBIE RUN" TICKET:
* The choice between a timed 5K walk/run through parts of the Zoo and Druid Hill Park or a one-mile fun run/walk through parts of the Zoo.
* Commemorative Zoo Zoom t-shirt
* All-day Zoo admission, including train and carousel rides
* Access to the ZooBOO! festival (10am-4pm)
* Access to animal ambassadors
* Free parking in zoo lots
* Access to food trucks and vendors ($)
* Access to the Spook-easy bar ($)
* Photo booth
* That warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting the animals!
INCLUDED IN YOUR "SPOOK-TATOR" TICKET:
* Access to the post-race festivities in Waterfowl Pavilion
* All-day Zoo admission, including train and carousel rides
* Access to the ZooBOO! festival (10am-4pm)
* Access to animal ambassadors
* Free parking in zoo lots
* Access to food trucks and vendors ($)
* Access to the Spook-easy bar ($)
* Photo booth
* That warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting the animals!
CHILDREN UNDER 2 ARE FREE
_Save money when you pre-register! There will be an additional $5.00 fee for day-of-event registration._
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 a.m. - On-site packet pickup begins
* 8:00 a.m. - Pre-race warm up
* 8:20 a.m. -1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start
* 8:35 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Start
* 9:20 a.m.- 10:20 a.m. - Animal Ambassadors
* 9:45 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
* 10:00 a.m. - Zoo opens
* 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Post-race Festivities (music, food trucks, photo booth, and more)
_Please arrive on time. Participants will not be permitted to enter the course after 8:50 a.m._
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
* THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ Charm City Run Baltimore Fells Point 1500 Thames St., Baltimore, MD 21231
* FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ Zoos Main Gate (Council Grove Pavilion)
* RACE DAY: Onsite beginning at 7:00 a.m. @ Zoos Main Gate (Council Grove Pavilion)
GHOULS & FAQS
THEME: Get into this years zombie theme and come dressed as a member of the living dead or in your best Halloween costume. There will be costume contests hosted throughout the day as part of the ZooBOO! festival (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
AWARD CEREMONY: Ceremony will be held at 9:45 a.m. Awards as follow: (5k only):
* Overall First three Overall Male/Female
* Age Groups 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* 9 & U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 70 and over
* Non-Binary - First three Overall Non-Binary, all ages
All race times will be posted ~30 minutes following the end of the race.
COURSE: Mile markers will be posted on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd miles. A map of the course will be provided to all participants in advance of race day.
EVENT TIMING: Please arrive on time. Participants will not be permitted to enter the course after 8:50am.
SPOOK-TATOR POLICY: Spectators may watch from outside of Zoo grounds or may purchase a Spook-tator ticket for access to the Zoo and post-race festivities.
BAG CHECK: We do not have a bag check area. Please plan to secure your belongings in your vehicle. You may return to your car at any point during the event or Zoo visit.
PETS: Pets are NOT PERMITTED. Service animals only.
ZOO ANIMALS: Animals will not be on exhibit until 10:00am. Please plan to visit the Zoo after the event if you wish to see Zoo animals.
WEATHER POLICY: This event is rain or shine. In the event of a hazardous weather forecast, the Zoo will attempt to communicate a final decision 24 hours in advance of the event.
BENEFICIARY
All proceeds support the Maryland Zoo and its many conservation efforts.
Races
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Zoo Zoom 5k
Incl. $5.40 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$65.40
OPENS 21 AUG -
Spook-Tator
Incl. $4.10 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$44.10
OPENS 21 AUG
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