
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:
FAQ’s
Thank you for registering for Zoom Through the Zoo and thank you to our sponsors!
Events
Weather
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
71,755
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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159
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Zoom Through the Zoo 5K
Nov 14, 2026