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About the event
A huge thank you to
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Thanks to our friends at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium we are excited to present the Zoo RunRun 5K and kids EleFunRun scheduled for Saturday, October 28th. This is one of our favorite events of the year as its combines both fitness plus a post race adventure through the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Make sure you bring a camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities throughout your day.
All day zoo pass
Awesome tee-shirt for both the 5K and EleFun Run (kids 9-under)
Custom medal
Free parking
5K run or walk
Walker Friendly
Zoo RunRun 5K 9:00am
START/FINISH IS AT THE "TIGER SHELTER"
This event is a 3.1 mile run or walk that will start next to Discovery Lake. Look for directional signs when you enter the zoo.
All participants will be "chip timed" for quick and accurate results. Awards will be issued to the top 5 finishers in both the male and female division. All participants will receive a colorful technical shirt, race number, custom finisher's medal, all day zoo pass, food and beverage.
Note of interest: Due to the sensitive nature of wildlife the 5K course was designed to bypass some of the Columbus Zoo habitat. Therefore, some of the course is outside the immediate zoo grounds. Following the race, however, we encourage 5K runners and walkers to take full advantage of their all day zoo pass and see why the Columbus Zoo is a national treasurer. NOTE: THERE IS A STRICT ONE HOUR TIME LIMIT FOR THIS EVENT.
Kid's "EleFUNrun" 1/3 Mile: 8:30am
START AND FINISH AT THE "TIGER SHELTER"
The morning begins with our EleFUNrun 1/3 miler beginning at 8:30am. Kids will run around Conservation Lake and will be awarded a handsome finisher medal . All kids will receive a cool looking t-shirt plus an all day zoo pass. Bring a camera! Ideal for kids 9 and under. NOTE: Non participants planning to watch the kids run are required to purchase a zoo ticket. These discounted tickets can be purchased in front of the main entrance at the registration tables.
Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Race Day- Packet Pick-Up
-Pick up begins at 7:30am in front of the zoo,
-You will receive: zoo ticket, race number and tee-shirt
-Family and friends will need to purchase a ticket for $10.00 if they are not a zoo member.
When you arrive!
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS. VERY IMPORTANT!
If your child is participating in the EleFunRun (1/3 mile around Discovery Lake) we suggest you get there a little early so you have enough time to walk to the TIGER SHELTER located just past Conservation Lake. This event starts at 8:30am so don't get caught standing in line!
After you pickup your packet go directly to the entrance turnstile with your zoo admission ticket. Current zoo members must show their membership card. Go immediately to the TIGER SHELTER and await the start of the race.
Family and friends who wants to come and support the participants are required to purchase a discounted ticket. Tickets will be issued in front of the zoo entrance on race day beginning 7:30am
Entry Fee
ENTRY FEE'S:
>> 5K Run/Walk : $45 (Current Zoo Members: $35 and must show proof of membership at packet pickup)
>> Kids EleFUNrun (ages 2-9): $25 (Current Zoo Members: $15)
NOTE: All non participants who plan on entering the zoo grounds are required to purchase a discounted ticket ($10.00) at the registration table located in front of the main entrance.