DATE: Sunday, September 8, 2024

TIME: 8:30 AM

LOCATION: Zoowide

Join us on September 8 for the Brookfield Zoo Run - with courses entirely within the world-renowned Brookfield Zoo! Each year more species lose their race for survival and disappear from the wild. But it is a race we can win, and YOU CAN HELP! The Brookfield Zoo Chicago Animal Care and Conservation Fund is dedicated to making a difference for these species across the globe and with each race entry, we will raise both awareness and funds for this great cause. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:30 a.m.

Registrants enter and check in at the North Gate Entrance. Guests and spectators can make their way to the Discovery Center lot after check-in.

8:30 a.m.

Chip-timed 5K race begins.

9:30 a.m.

1-mile kids race begins.

10:00 a.m.

Awards are announced in the Discovery Center parking lot.

Spectators 

Spectators may come with runners to help cheer them on and stay until the Zoo opens at 10:00am to enjoy the Zoo with their family and friends. Spectators must stay in the Discovery Center lot or Carousel area during the run. Anyone without a bib is not allowed on the run course. 

Awards 

Awards will be given out at 10:00 a.m. on the stage in the Discovery Center Parking Lot in the following categories: Top 3 Male, Top 3 Female, & Top 3 Kid 

Packet Pickup 

Packet Pickup will take place Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th from 10am-2pm in the North Gate Parking lot. Runners will also be able to pickup their packets from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on race day. Please arrive early if picking up on Sunday morning.   

5K Chip-Timed Race/Walk 

Race rate (after July 14): $40 + signup fees 

Week of race rate (after August 31): $45 + signup fees 

1-Mile Kids Dash 

Race rate: $30 + signup fees

All proceeds benefit the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Animal Care and Conservation Fund. Don’t forget you can bring your family and friends for FREE to help cheer you on and enjoy the Zoo.

 Kids Dash not included in member rate

Race Fee: $30-$45

Register