Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
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30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo takes place at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on September 13, 2026. The event is presented by Michigan First Credit Union and offers in-person and virtual participation options for runners and walkers.
- 5K run
- 1.25 mile Fun Walk
- Virtual 5K
The in-person 5K route begins on 10 Mile Service Drive, goes through neighboring Huntington Woods, and finishes inside the Zoo. The Fun Walk is a 1.25 mile, non-competitive stroll through the Zoo with educational activities and treat stations along the route. A virtual 5K option is available for remote participants; virtual packets can be mailed for an additional fee.
In-person packet pickup and guest registration take place in the 10 Mile Parking Lot at the Detroit Zoo on the days before and the day of the event. Race day registration is available. Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and older. Spectator tickets are offered during registration with adult and child pricing specified for the event. Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a special event and is not included with Detroit Zoological Society membership.
For participant safety and course access, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and in the back of the 5K field. Traffic impact is expected near 10 Mile Road due to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
