Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo
Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Toledo, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k is fun fur your whole family!
Get ready to move your paws!
5k Registrants will receive:
- Collectible medal (first 850 only)
- Wearable swag (first 700 only)
- Collectible cup (first 700 only)
- Custom bib with chip timing
- Admission to Lights Before Christmas presented by Huntington Bank
- Complimentary post-race hot cocoa
The Cub Run is for kids up to age 12 and includes an ice slide pass.
All participants are encouraged to wear holiday themed attire and light-up accessories as they run or walk their own race.
For more information, please visit toledozoo.org/polarpaws
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, Dec 11 and Friday, Dec 12 at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania, Starlite Plaza
3-6:30 pm both days
For any registrations AFTER Dec 12, race packets may be picked up at the Toledo Zoo on race day
Events
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
39°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 8 mi from the venue.
About Toledo, OH
Population
268,461
as of 2023
City Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 38 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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73
Days to train
- Race
- Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH
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Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo
Dec 13, 2026