Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo
Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo is a running race on June 12, 2027 in Asheboro, NC, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- June 12, 2027 (226 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration will open on 2/1/27
Welcome to the 2027 Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo! The event will take place on Saturday, June 12, with a start time of 7:30 a.m.
This event isn't just about running—it's about making a difference. All registration fees go directly toward protecting our native salamander populations, the small but vital species living right beneath our feet.
Each registration comes with a Zoo ticket, an event tee, and a commemorative sticker.
The race will take place on North Carolina Zoo property. The route is on paved visitor pathways and features rolling hills typical to the foothills of North Carolina. The course will begin at the North America Connector road, continue into the Zoo through the Africa and North America continents, and conclude at Solar Pointe picnic area. Don't be surprised if you hear the roar of lions or howling of red wolves along the way!
There will be refreshments and festivities at Solar Pointe for participants to enjoy in celebration of completing the race.
The start and finish lines are near Solar Pointe, just outside Zoo gates. This means spectators are able to watch and cheer for friends and family at both the start and finish. (However, they will not be allowed to access any parts of the course inside the Zoo during the race.) The Zoo will open to all guests at 9 a.m. after the race concludes.
This event is open to all ages, walkers and runners alike. You need to be able to complete the event in 90 minutes because that's when the course closes.
REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 650 PARTICIPANTS!
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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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheboro 2 W, 5 mi from the venue.
About Asheboro, NC
Population
27,353
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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226
Days to train
- Race
- Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo
- Date
- June 12, 2027
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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo
Jun 12, 2027