Wild Strides 5K

Race Info

Wild Strides 5K

Tue April 21, 2026

Grand Rapids, MI 49504 US

Events

• 5K Run: Price: $45, Time: 7:00PM EDT. Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
• 5K Fun Run/Walk: Price: $45, Time: 7:10PM EDT. Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
• Kids Half Mile: Price: $15, Time: 6:00PM EDT. Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Open to ages 4 - 12.
• Virtual Participation: Price: $40. Registration ends April 21, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT.

Place

1300 Fulton St. W Grand Rapids, MI US 49504

Description

Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoo’s inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoo’s mission of saving wildlife and wild places. The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.

Sponsors

John Ball Zoo

Courses and prices:

• Course name: 5K Run, Distance: 5K, Prices: $45.00 - $50.00 - $65.00
• Course name: 5K Fun Run/Walk, Distance: 5K, Prices: $45.00 - $50.00 - $65.00
• Course name: Kids Half Mile, Distance: 0.5 Miles, Prices: $15.00 - $20.00 - $35.00
• Course name: Virtual Participation, Distance: 5K, Prices: $40.00