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    Future For Wildlife 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

    Zoo | Programs & Events | Future For Wildlife 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
      Future For Wildlife 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

      Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a Future For Wildlife by running for your selected species in this race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino. This is the third of four races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

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      • Pre-registration (through October 4): $30, October 5-Race Day: $35

      Dates and Times

      • Sunday, Oct 8, 2023, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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      Registration Info: 

      Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM

      5k Start Time: 8:30AM

      1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM

      Registration Pricing:

      Now through October 4 - $30

      October 5 through Race Day - $35

      **Race Day Registration is Online Only! Sign-up here.**

      All participants receive a custom race t-shirt, finisher medal and post-race refreshments.

      Spectator Information:

      Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo. 

      Ticket prices are $19/adult (ages 12-61), $17/seniors (62+) and $15/junior (ages 2-11)

      Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

      Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

      Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open.  

      Learn more about Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's conservation efforts.

      Unable to partcipate but still want to help secure a Future For Wildlife? Click here for more information.  
       

      Thank you to our sponsor: 


      Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 216-661-6500 or info@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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