Empower Sports Thru The Zoo 5k and 1mile
Empower Sports Thru The Zoo 5k and 1mile is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start times for the 5K and the 1 Mile races are at 8:30AM
5k Runner
$35.00
Run your way through the zoo on our FULL 5k course this year! Following the race, all runners are invited to join us for awards, food, and open bar in the Palava Hut. Registration also includes an event t-shirt and access to the zoo.
1-Mile Runner/Walker
$35.00
1-mile route available for attendees who aren't into running long distances! All the same benefits as the 5k ticket - food, beverages, shirt - but without the torturous run.
Supporter Registration
ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member.
Ticket prices are $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)
Supporters must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets
Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
*Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.
Awards
Top 5 Overall M/F
Top 3 for Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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
73°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
33%
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.
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Empower Sports Thru The Zoo 5k and 1mile
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH
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Empower Sports Thru The Zoo 5k and 1mile
Sep 19, 2026