Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Sep 13, 2026 - Sunday

5k

Race Information

Join thousands of runners and walkers as they lace up for the annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. The event includes a 5K and a non-competitive Fun Walk, and registration includes entry to the zoo after the race.

Run Pick of the Month – Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend

Run the 17th annual Illinois Race Weekend, happening April 2026.

6 distances, 8 Challenges, 1 Weekend. Take your pick of events: marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, Mile, and youth run, plus eight I-Challenge events that dare you to complete multiple events throughout the race weekend to earn extra swag and a coveted third medal!

Thousands of fans and volunteers shower you with Midwest hospitality. First-class race shirts, medals, food, and fanfare.

Use code RUNIL26 to SAVE 10% on your entry!

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Finish at the 50-yard line of historic Gies Memorial Stadium! Snack on bountiful postrace food and then join the rockin’ 27th-Mile Street Fest with live music, a Beer Garden and other festivities.

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Race Facts

Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: No

Kids Run: No

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