Novelty course · Philadelphia, PA
Run Wild for the Zoo 5K is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with no upcoming dates listed.
Season completedFamily friendly
- When
- Last held Sun, Apr 26, 2026; next date TBA
Start 5K 8:00 AM; 1 mile 8:10 AM
Late April Sunday - Where
- Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia
Directions - Entry
- VIP 5K $65; 5K $45; 1 mile $35; spectator $25
Register - Organized by
- Philadelphia Zoo
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Sun, Apr 26, 2026
2027 Projected
Date TBA
About the run
Benefits the Philadelphia Zoo's animals, with about 2,000 participants; runners must be off the course before the zoo opens.
The run
- Distances
- 5K, 1-mile fun run/walk
- Season
- Spring
- Field
- About 2,000
- Benefits
- Philadelphia Zoo
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Sources
- Official site official
- Registration official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.