Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K
Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Baltimore, MD, with an entry fee of $60.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
- Price
- $60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
THIS is the official Maryland Zoo race!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable day at the Zoo on Sunday, November 15th for Zoo Zoom, featuring an exciting NEW species-centered experience!
This year, the race gets wild — which species will cross the finish line first?
Choose your team:
🐧 Penguin
🐒 Chimpanzee
🐸 Panamanian Golden Frog
🐘 Elephant
When you join your species team, you’ll receive a fun, animal-inspired race shirt, enjoy admission to the Maryland Zoo, and become part of a community coming together to support wildlife conservation and the Zoo’s mission.
Whether you’re racing, walking, cheering on your team, or bringing the whole family, every step helps make a difference for animals here at the Zoo and around the world.
Pick your species. Rally your herd. Run wild with us at Zoo Zoom!
Register today and help your team claim the title: Which species will cross the finish line first?
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
58°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Md Sci Ctr Baltimore, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baltimore, MD
Population
577,193
as of 2023
City Elevation
152 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 9 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 Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K
Nov 15, 2026