Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk

OCT
4
2026
Run or walk for wildlife at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Choose a species to support like giraffes or lions while completing a 5K or 1-mile course. Your registration includes zoo admission and supports conservation efforts.
Sun 4 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk is scheduled for October 4, 2026. It is an annual event where participants can choose to run in support of a specific species: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion, or Rhino. The event takes place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Event Details

There are two distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Walk

Registration and packet pick-up begin. The event is part of the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series. Standard registration pricing is $30, with a race day price of $35. Race day registration is online only.

Participant Information

All participants receive a custom race t-shirt, a finisher medal, post-race refreshments, and admission to the zoo after the event. Dogs are not permitted at the race.

Spectator Information

Spectators who wish to enter the zoo to cheer must purchase tickets online through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo website. Zoo memberships do not grant free entry for this event. Ticket prices are to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5k Run/walk
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 1 Mile