Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage – Cleveland, OH 2026

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. Registration/Packet Pick-up - 7:00AM 5k Start Time - 8:30AM 1-mile walk Start Time - 9:00AM 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 (link below): Link Coming Soon! Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will