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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

A 5K that finishes inside the Detroit Zoo in front of the Red Panda Forest, with zoo admission after.

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Novelty course · Royal Oak, MI

Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Royal Oak, Michigan, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sun, Sept 13, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM
Where
Detroit Zoo (Gate 1, 10 Mile Road)
Royal Oak, MI 48067 · Oakland
Directions
Entry
5K $50 (later $65)
Register
Organized by
Detroit Zoological Society
30th annual (2026)
Official siteDirections

What to expect

  • zoo finish
  • zoo admission included
  • mascot animal

2026 Season completed

Sunday, September 13, 2026

  • Sun, Sept 13, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Starts on the 10 Mile service drive, runs through Huntington Woods and ends in the zoo; the 30th edition's mascot was the alpaca.

The run

Distances
5K, Fun walk
Season
Fall
Swag
30th-anniversary medal and shirt
Benefits
Detroit Zoological Society

Nearby

Sources

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