5K, Fun Run To Benefit Animals At Philadelphia Zoo

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Zoo is once again hosting its Run Wild for the Zoo 5K and One-Mile Fun Run.

This year's event will take place at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the zoo. Check in begins at 7 a.m.

Registration costs $40 per person for the 5K and $18 per person for the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk.

Entry to the race and walk also includes admission to the zoo.

The racecourse takes runners and walkers through the zoo’s 42-acre campus and raises money for the 1,900 animals that live at the Zoo, many of which are rare and endangered.

Proceeds will support all the animals at the zoo by providing funds for nutrition, habitat enhancements, medical care, enrichment activities, and more.

Participants are encouraged to sign up by April 14 to guarantee an exclusive race-day T-shirt.

All runners must be pre-registered.

Register online here.

"The impactful work of Philadelphia Zoo is not possible without our supporters," Philadelphia Zoo Chief Development Officer Neil Batiancila said. " We're thrilled to relaunch this race and fun run to our community to allow them to experience the Zoo in a special way."

A post-race ceremony will be held at 9 am and will award the top male and female finisher in each age category. Age categories are: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+.

Participants are then encouraged to enjoy a morning at the zoo.