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Throo the Zoo 5K

Louisville's only road race that runs through the zoo's exhibits rather than around it, past bears, giraffes and sloths as the zoo wakes up.

Animals · Louisville, KY

Throo the Zoo 5K is an animal-themed fun run in Louisville, Kentucky, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged

When: Last held Sat, May 9, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM
Early-mid May Saturday
Where: Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213 · Jefferson
Directions
Entry: $30-$55 depending on date
Register
Organized by: Louisville Zoo

What to expect

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 9, 2026 (completed)

2027 not announced

Date TBA

Registration includes a finisher medal and a ticket to return to the zoo later; a costume photo contest runs on the zoo's Facebook page.

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