Zoo Run Run

Important information for Zoo Run Run registrants – please read!

Click here for the 5K route through the Zoo

Unleash the beast and stick to those New Year’s resolutions with a little help from your animal friends at Nashville Zoo. Our annual run is a 5K
route that will take you on a mad dash through the park. Whether you sprint, gallop, waddle, or crawl the Zoo Run Run is sure to bring out your inner animal!

EVENT DETAILS:
The Run will be officially timed by the Nashville Striders, so experienced runners are encouraged to join us! This is an actual 5K route; however, some of the course is off-road.

The "Run" is also a walk - we encourage families to bundle up, grab their strollers and come out to experience Nashville Zoo in wintertime!

A post-event celebration will take place at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served to participants, and spectators are welcome to purchase a meal for an $8 donation to the Zoo.
Prizes will be awarded in each of these categories:
Masters Male/Female
Overall Male/Female
Age Groups from 10 and under up through 80+ (5-year increments) Male/Female

***The Zoo Run Run is a rain or shine event.***

FUNDRAISE FOR THE ZOO AND WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
Click here to learn more.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION & PRICES:

Please note the following:

All registration sales for this event are final. Since this is a fundraising event, there are no refunds. The event will be held rain or shine.
Children ages 4 and under are guests of the Zoo and should not be registered.
Only those participants with paid registrations will receive an event t-shirt, shirts and sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like your participating child age 4 or under to receive a t-shirt, you can either 1) pay the child age 5-12 registration fee and register your child OR 2) purchase a t-shirt, if there are extra available, on race day. Please note that limited Child & Adult sizes are available and the Zoo cannot guarantee that extra shirts will be available for purchase.
Online registration is now closed. You may register at the Zoo during early packet pick-up (Friday, January 20 4 – 6:30 p.m.) or the day of the race, depending on availability.

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Location

The Zoo Run Run takes place on Nashville Zoo’s property and leads participants throughout the park and on the back of the property, winding through some undeveloped areas as well as public pathways. Be aware that several areas are gravel roads, dirt trails or otherwise unpaved paths.

Date

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Fee

Registering by 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16:
Zoo Member ages 13+ - $27
Non-Zoo Member ages 13+ - $30
Zoo member and non-member children (ages 5-12) - $13
Add a Champion Chip from the Nashville Striders - $1.50 per registrant

Registering after 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16:
Zoo Member ages 13+ - $37
Non-Zoo Member ages 13+ - $40
Zoo member and non-member children (ages 5-12) - $23
Add a Champion Chip from the Nashville Striders - $1.50 per registrant

Race Day:
$45 per participant, ages 13+
$25 per participant, ages 5-12

NO CHAMPION CHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRANTS. Please pre-register through Friday, Jan. 20 to receive a Champion Chip. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Times

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
1 p.m. - Zoo closes to the public
1:30 p.m. - Late registration/check-in begins
3 p.m. - Race starts
4 p.m. - Post-race celebration (includes award presentation)

Additional Information

All proceeds benefit Nashville Zoo, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization.