Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
Zoom Through the Zoo 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Greenville, SC, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for Greenville’s only 5K with a loop through the Greenville Zoo!
Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation and is a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event. Our race also includes a Kids Fun Run!
RACE INFORMATION
DATE: November 14, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM - Kids Fun Run | 8:15 AM - 5K
PACKET PICKUP Dates/Times:
- Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
- Friday, November 13 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
- Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
- Race Day, November 14 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM at Cleveland Park
FAQ’s
- Strollers and walkers are welcome. Pets are not permitted. Parents are welcome to run with their kids in the Fun Run.
- The Fun Run is through the Zoo and is 0.8 mile long.
- 5K participants receive a t-shirt (unisex and youth sizes). Kids Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for an extra $5.
- All participants receive one free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo!
- Following the race, enjoy music, snacks, and an awards presentation in Cleveland Park. Awards include yearly memberships to the Greenville Zoo!
- The hilly 5K Course guides you through Cleveland Park, ending with a loop in the Greenville Zoo.
Thank you for your interest in Zoom Through the Zoo.
Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this event possible!
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, SC
Population
71,755
as of 2023
City Elevation
927 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 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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Days to train
- Race
- Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
Nov 14, 2026