Run Wild Join us for some fun in the Zoo! Bring the whole family for a day of excitement and enjoy running or walking, children's activities and the Zoo's award-winning habitats. Each registered race participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and admission into the Detroit Zoo for the day.  (Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.)


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5K and 10K runners race through the scenic streets of Huntington Woods surrounding the Zoo. Don't like to run? Fun Walk participants follow an enjoyable course throughout the Zoo past many of our award-winning habitats and receive special giveaways. Afterwards, join us for some fun in the Zoo! Bring the whole family* for a day of excitement and enjoy running or walking, children's activities and the Zoo's award-winning habitats.

Registration is required for people ages 2 and up. *Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.
START TIMES
5K Run……………………………..8 a.m.
10 Mile Road entrance of the Detroit Zoo (USAT&F certified)

10K Run……………………………8:45 a.m.
10 Mile Road entrance of the Detroit Zoo (USAT&F certified)

Fun Walk……………………………9 a.m.
Detroit Zoo Main Admissions (non-competitive/untimed)


COST
 FUN WALK
 5K RACE 10K RACE
Early Registration
by August 31

$17

$22

$25
Late Registration
September 1 –
September 19

$22

$27

$30

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register online, click here.

For a mailable form, click here.

Each registered race participant will receive a Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo commemorative t-shirt and admission into the Detroit Zoo. Registration is required for people ages 2 and up. Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.

PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Packets can be picked up and guests can register at the Detroit Zoo Membership Tent outside the front of the Zoo on the following dates and times:

  • Friday, September 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 19 from 6 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
NOTE: Packets must be picked up during one of the dates and times listed above. Packets will not be mailed.

CHRONOTRACK B-TAG TIMING SYSTEM
Racers will be using the ChronoTrack B-Tag timing system. The B-Tag is attached to your race bib. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso, unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle), pinned in all four corners and not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.).

5K AND 10K RESULTS
5K and 10K results will be posted at the Post-Race Awards Ceremony shortly after the event. Same day results will be available at www.active.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.  Click pdf here for the course map.

For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed in the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and at the back of the 5K and 10K races.

AWARDS
Medals are awarded to the top two 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+.

The Post-Race Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of the Run/Walk. The celebration will include children's activities and the Zoo’s award-winning habitats. Note: Zoo admission is required for non-race participants.
Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical AssociationCHARITY PARTNER

Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo raises funds to purchase equipment for the Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex and veterinary care for the Detroit Zoo animals.

If your friends or family want to support 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 pdf here for the Pledge Sheet.

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Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo has been recognized by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness as a quality physical activity event that significantly contributes to the health and well-being of Michigan residents.  For more information about the Governor’s Council’s endorsement program, please visit www.michiganfitness.org/endorsements/index.php.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Don’t miss this chance to partner with Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo!

Run Wild provides a unique way to connect your brand with the Detroit Zoo in a fun and memorable consumer experience while building your reputation through your support and dedication to animal health and welfare.

Run Wild offers five high-value partnership levels. Each level is supported by an array of exciting marketing and sales promotion benefits whose value well exceeds the partnership fee. We can also provide multiple-year agreements so you can lock-up Run Wild for years to come and keep this valuable asset out of the hands of your competition.


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