Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 not be open.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Oct 4, 2026