
Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
The Zoo will host the Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in costume and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!
Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
5K Start Time: 8:30AM
1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Registration Pricing-
Pre-registration through October 22 - $30
October 23 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):
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets for Spectators
Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
What You Get -
*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
66°
Low
43°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
5 mph
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Oct 24, 2026