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Zoo Zoom: Run with the Herd 5K

Sun., Nov. 15, 6:30 - 10:00am

Run wild at the OFFICIAL Maryland Zoo race! Lace up your running shoes and join us for Zoo Zoom on Sunday, November 15! This year’s race features an exciting new species-centered experience, where every participant joins a team and races to help their species cross the finish line first.

Choose your team:
🐧 Penguin
🐒 Chimpanzee
🐸 Panamanian Golden Frog
🐘 Elephant

Once joining a team, you’ll receive a fun, animal-inspired race shirt, enjoy Zoo admission, and become part of a community coming together to support wildlife conservation and the Zoo’s mission. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering on your team, every step helps make a difference for the animals here at the Zoo and around the world.

Pick your species. Rally your herd. Run wild with us at Zoo Zoom!

What to Expect (5K):

  • 5K run through parts of the Zoo (pending weather, we cannot guarantee all animals will be out)
  • Commemorative shirt with your chosen species team!
  • All-day Zoo admission (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • Post-race drinks and snacks
  • That warm fuzzy feeling of supporting the Zoo!

What to Expect (Spectators):

  • Early Zoo entry, watch your favorite runners cross the finish line!
  • All-day Zoo admission (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • That warm fuzzy feeling of supporting the Zoo!

Schedule:

  • Packet Pick-Up: Friday, November 13, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Maryland Zoo Main Gate
  • 6:30 AM: Gates open, on-site registration begins
  • 8:00 AM: 5K Start
  • 9:45 AM: Awards Ceremony including costume contest winners!
  • 10:00 AM: Race concludes
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: All-day Zoo admission

Bonus Contest: Think you know the biggest zoo lovers? Refer the most runners to Zoo Zoom and earn (2) Behind-the-Scenes Tours for you and three of your favorite people. Zoo admission is included!

*Final event details, including any schedule updates, will be communicated via email prior to the event. Please monitor your inbox for the latest information.