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Kansas City Zoo Run

A 4-mile run through the Kansas City Zoo that features a different species each year (Hornbills in 2026).

Fun Run Atlas · Missouri

Animals · Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Zoo Run is an animal-themed fun run in Kansas City, Missouri, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly

When: Last held Sat, Sept 19, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:30 AM
Mid-September Saturday
Where: Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Dr
Kansas City, MO 64132 · Jackson
Directions
Entry: Register

Official site Register Directions

What to expect

zoo
featured species
hornbills
Swope Park
conservation

2026 Season completed

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Sat, Sept 19, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

A 4-mile timed run/walk from Swope Park into the zoo and a 1-mile family fun run starting near the elephant exhibit; entry includes free zoo admission that day.

The run

Distances: 4 miles, 1 mile
Season: Fall
Swag: Featured-species shirt and medal; free race-day zoo entry
Benefits: Kansas City Zoo conservation efforts

Nearby

Sources

Official site official
Registration official
Race information official

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.