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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo

A long-running 5K/10K that winds through and around Lincoln Park Zoo's animal habitats and finishes on zoo grounds.

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Novelty course · Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Chicago, Illinois, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sun, May 31, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:30 AM (5K)
Late May / early June Sunday
Where
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook
Directions
Entry
5K from $52.99; 10K from $55.99; kids from $24.99
Register
Organized by
Lincoln Park Zoo
48th annual in 2026
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What to expect

  • zoo course
  • kids obstacle course
  • chip timed
  • post-race party

2026 Season completed

Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • Sun, May 31, 2026

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

USATF-certified courses pass animal habitats with views of the skyline and lake, plus a kids' obstacle course. Each year carries an animal theme; 2026 honored the black rhinoceros.

The run

Distances
10K, 5K run/walk, Kids course
Season
Spring
Swag
Medal, race shirt, free photos
Benefits
Lincoln Park Zoo wildlife conservation

Nearby

Sources

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