Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $17.50 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Zoom Through the Zoo 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the beautiful city of Greenville! This unique race invites participants to sprint through the scenic Greenville Zoo, making it a fun and engaging fundraiser for the zoo itself. The day kicks off with the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 AM, featuring a delightful 0.8-mile loop designed for our youngest runners, followed by the main 5K event at 8:15 AM.
Whether you're an avid runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone, including families with strollers! As you navigate the hilly 5K course, you'll enjoy the lush surroundings of Cleveland Park before finishing with a memorable loop through the zoo. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo, plus the chance to win fantastic prizes, including annual zoo memberships! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, followed by music, snacks, and an awards presentation. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this exciting event!
Whether you're an avid runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes everyone, including families with strollers! As you navigate the hilly 5K course, you'll enjoy the lush surroundings of Cleveland Park before finishing with a memorable loop through the zoo. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo, plus the chance to win fantastic prizes, including annual zoo memberships! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit, followed by music, snacks, and an awards presentation. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this exciting event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR GREENVILLES ONLY 5K WITH A LOOP THROUGH THE GREENVILLE ZOO!
Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation and is a Greenville Track Club [http://www.greenvilletrackclub.com] Corporate Shield event. Our race also includes a Kids Fun Run!
RACE INFORMATION
DATE: November 14, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM - Kids Fun Run | 8:15 AM - 5K
PACKET PICKUP DATES/TIMES:
* Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Friday, November 13 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Race Day, November 14 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM at Cleveland Park
FAQS
* Strollers and walkers are welcome. Pets are not permitted. Parents are welcome to run with their kids in the Fun Run.
* The Fun Run is through the Zoo and is 0.8 mile long.
* 5K participants receive a t-shirt (unisex and youth sizes). Kids Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for an extra $5.
* All participants receive one free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo!
* Following the race, enjoy music, snacks, and an awards presentation in Cleveland Park. Awards include yearly memberships to the Greenville Zoo!
* The hilly 5K Course guides you through Cleveland Park, ending with a loop in the Greenville Zoo.
* Zoom Through the Zoo results will be based on CHIP TIMING.
* Medals will be offered to the Kids Fun Run participants only.
Thank you for your interest in Zoom Through the Zoo.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WHO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
Greenville Track Club [http://www.greenvilletrackclub.com]
CPM Federal Credit Union [https://www.cpmfed.com/]
Rocky Creek Dental [https://rockycreekdental.com/]
Fleet Feet Greenville [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville/]
iHeart Media [https://www.iheartmedia.com/]
Greenville Triumph [https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/]
Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation and is a Greenville Track Club [http://www.greenvilletrackclub.com] Corporate Shield event. Our race also includes a Kids Fun Run!
RACE INFORMATION
DATE: November 14, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM - Kids Fun Run | 8:15 AM - 5K
PACKET PICKUP DATES/TIMES:
* Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Friday, November 13 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
* Race Day, November 14 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM at Cleveland Park
FAQS
* Strollers and walkers are welcome. Pets are not permitted. Parents are welcome to run with their kids in the Fun Run.
* The Fun Run is through the Zoo and is 0.8 mile long.
* 5K participants receive a t-shirt (unisex and youth sizes). Kids Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for an extra $5.
* All participants receive one free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo!
* Following the race, enjoy music, snacks, and an awards presentation in Cleveland Park. Awards include yearly memberships to the Greenville Zoo!
* The hilly 5K Course guides you through Cleveland Park, ending with a loop in the Greenville Zoo.
* Zoom Through the Zoo results will be based on CHIP TIMING.
* Medals will be offered to the Kids Fun Run participants only.
Thank you for your interest in Zoom Through the Zoo.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WHO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
Greenville Track Club [http://www.greenvilletrackclub.com]
CPM Federal Credit Union [https://www.cpmfed.com/]
Rocky Creek Dental [https://rockycreekdental.com/]
Fleet Feet Greenville [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greenville/]
iHeart Media [https://www.iheartmedia.com/]
Greenville Triumph [https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/]
Races
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Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Race T-Shirt in Unisex and Youth Sizes
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
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Zoom Through the Zoo Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Extra T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$17.50
The Fun Run is through the Zoo and will end before the 5K begins for families that want to run both races.
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