Registration for the Cleveland Liver Walk costs $35.00. The 1-mile event takes place on October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. This running event offers a straightforward distance option for athletes looking to support liver health awareness while getting in a morning workout. The zoo venue provides a unique setting for a local race experience. With an early start time, you'll be finished with plenty of daylight ahead for the rest of your race weekend.
From the Race Organizer
The Northeast Ohio Liver Walk is honored to announce the 2026 Cleveland Liver Walk! Spread the word! Have your friends and family join you in this event. Create a fundraising team and challenge each other to hit your goals. Share your efforts on social media and use the hashtag #Clevelandliverwalk to connect with others who are participating. Location: Cleveland Metopark Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH 44109 US) Registration/Packet Pickup: 7:30am 5K Walk and 1 Mile Walk: 8:30am Closing Ceremony, team and individual recognition, prizes and more at the Palava Hut Pavilion Health Expo stays open at the Palava Hut Pavilion for walkers: 10:00am-12:00pm Enjoy the zoo 10:00am-End of day Registration Fees Adult (12 and older): $35 Children (2 - 11): $20 Children under 2 FREE With your Walk registration, you will receive : Entry to walk Zoo entry after the walk for the day Liver Walk event t-shirt Please Note! Shirts and sizes are only guaranteed if you register by Monday, September 21st! …Don’t stop there. Start a team. Create a t-shirt. Become a fundraiser! Raise Receive a Thank You $100 Walk Long Sleeve T-shirt $250 Walk Sweatshirt $500 Walk Duffle Bag $1,000 Wireless Ear Pods Why Participate? When you choose to take part in the Cleveland Liver Walk, you are choosing to join others who want to make a difference for those living with a liver disease locally. Join patients, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals by being part of the premier run/walk. Funds raised through Cleveland Liver Walk stay in Ohio to support community-based education, advocacy and research programs of Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance. Your gift can make a different by helping us : Educate healthcare professionals and lay persons about liver disease; Advocate for resources, policy change and public health interventions that prevent and positively impact liver disease; · Support research and public health interventions that benefit persons living with liver disease. About Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance We are a local organization formed by physicians to promote liver health and support persons living with liver disease in Northeast Ohio. All funds raised stay in Ohio to support our community-based education, advocacy and research programs. Cleveland Liver Walk is a program of the Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance We are a local non-profit organization formed in 2021 by physicians and governed by a Board of Directors to promote liver health and support persons living with liver disease in Northeast Ohio. All funds raised stay in Ohio to support our community-based education, advocacy, and research programs. Educate healthcare professionals and lay persons about liver disease. Advocate for resources, policy change and public health intervention that prevent and positively impact liver disease. Support research and public health interventions that benefit persons with liver disease. We have created Personalized Liver Walk Flyers for you to fill in and share with your family and friends for you to promote your team and fundraising if you’d like! Included in the template is a little “how-to” section first, and then two options to select from 😃 Please let us know if you have questions with this. Have questions or an interest in serving as a volunteer? Contact us at mark@liveralliance.org .
Course & Travel Notes
Early October in Cleveland typically brings mild autumn weather with highs around 62°F and lows near 49°F, so plan for layers and a light jacket, and note that about 40% of days see measurable rain, making a poncho or rain jacket a smart choice. The Cleveland Liver Walk takes place at 630 feet elevation, which presents no significant altitude considerations. Sunrise occurs at 7:26 AM on race day, well before the 8:30 AM start time, and Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) is conveniently located just 5.1 miles from the zoo venue.
⛰️ 630 ft elevation☀️ Typically 62°F / 49°F · 40% chance of rain✈️ Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) — 5.1 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Cleveland Liver Walk 2026 — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH?
Cleveland Liver Walk 2026 — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Ohio.
Where is Cleveland Liver Walk 2026 — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH held?
Cleveland Liver Walk 2026 — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH is held at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Ohio.
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