Experience more than XX larger than life colorful displays throughout the race route through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 

This is the second of FIVE races in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. 

Registration Info:

Pre-registration through July 22 - $30
Registration for Race Day - $35

What You Get:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo 

Race Day Info:

Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00PM
5k (chip timed): 8:30PM

**Race Day Registration is online only! 

Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.

Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.

Ticket prices are $19/adult (ages 12-61), $17/seniors (62+) and $15/junior (ages 2-11)

Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open.  

 
Cleveland Metroparks Race Series Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing 5 runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $25!

2024 Series Schedule:

Earth Day 5k (@ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Sunday, April 21
Asian Lantern 5k @ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Tuesday July 23
Whiskey Island 5k (@ Whiskey Island) - Sunday, August 25, 
Future for Wildlife 5k (@ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) - Sunday, October 6
Veterans Day 5k (@ Edgewater Park) - Sunday, November 10