Bank of America Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Sunday, September 7
Lace up your running shoes, and join us for the Bank of America Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo! Racers will have the opportunity to participate in a 10K or 5K course through the streets surrounding the Zoo. Don't like to run? You can still participate in the Bank of America Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo by taking part in the Fun Walk. The Fun Walk takes place inside the Zoo and features special giveaways for participants.
Afterwards, join us for some fun at the Post Race Party. Bring the whole family* for a day of excitement, and enjoy running or walking, live music, food, beverages, children's activities and the Zoo's award-winning habitats.
*Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.
Start Times
5K Run: 8 a.m.
10 Mile Road entrance of the Detroit Zoo
10K Run: 8:45 a.m.
10 Mile Road entrance of the Detroit Zoo
Fun Walk: 9 a.m.
Detroit Zoo Main Admissions
(non-competitive/untimed)
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Fun Walk
(online)
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Fun Walk
(mail-in)
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5K/10K Races
(online)
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5K/10K Races
(mail-in)
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Early Registration
by August 20
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$15 |
$17
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$20 |
$22
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Late Registration
August 21 -
September 7
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$20 |
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$25
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Registration Information
To register online, click here .
For a downloadable pdf form, click here.
Over 200 volunteers are needed to make this event a success. To volunteer please click here
NOTE: Registration is required for people ages 2 and up.
 Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration
Packets can be picked up and guests can register at the Detroit Zoo Membership Tent on Friday, September 5th from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday, September 6th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; or Sunday, September 7th 6 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
ChampionChip Timing System
The 5K and 10K Run will be timed using the ChampionChip timing system. To receive a time, the ChampionChip must be attached to your shoelace. The ChampionChip registers your time as you cross the finish. ChampionChips must be returned at the conclusion of the Race. Failure to do so results in a $30 fee.
5K and 10K Results
5K and 10K results will be posted at the Post-Race Party shortly after the event. Same day results will be available after 4:00 p.m. at www.classicrace.com .
 Courses
5K and 10K Run: Flat course (wheelchair accessible) runs around the outside of the Detroit Zoo.
Fun Walk (noncompetitive/untimed): Path inside the Detroit Zoo.
For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed in the Bank of America Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk only.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age category for the 5K and 10K Run. Age categories are: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
Post Race Party
The Post Race Party will take place immediately following the conclusion of the Run/Walk. The party will include live music, food, beverages, family activities and the Zoo’s award-winning habitats. Note: Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.
Charity Partner
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The Bank of America Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo in 2007 was a huge success, raising more than $100,000. These funds paid for equipment in the Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex, improving the health of the Detroit Zoo animals. Your help is needed to ensure that the Zoo animals get the care they need to stay healthy.
If any of your friends or family want to help out our cause but can’t make it to the race, or if they simply want to cheer you on as you help out a worthy organization, it’s now possible for them to sponsor you for the event. The money will go toward taking care of the Zoo animals – the next best thing to running in the race.
Click here to download a Pledge Sheet.
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