Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

October 4, 2026

Cleveland, OH 44109 US

Event Description

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino.

Schedule:

• Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00 AM
• 5k Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00 AM

Place: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing:

• Pre-registration through October 2: $30
• October 3 through Race Day: $35
• Race Day Registration is Online Only!

Spectator Information:

Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo. Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo. Ticket prices are to be determined. Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website.

What You Get:

• Custom race t-shirt
• Finisher medal for all
• Post race refreshments
• Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

Event Location:

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109 US