Fun Run
Race Day Entrance and Parking:
Zoo Access: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo any time after 5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2025.
Entrance & Parking: Please use the North Gate Entrance and park in the North Gate Parking Lot. Parking at the South Gate Entrance will not be allowed.
Check-In & Swag Pickup: After parking, head into the zoo to check in and collect your commemorative race swag. Please note: early pick-up before the race is not available.
Race Assembly: Once you’ve checked in and received your swag, proceed to the Pavilions, where the race will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Race Information:
Join the Fun: The Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run is a fun run, where the focus is on celebration and movement—no timing, just good cheer!
All Ages Welcome: Whether young or young at heart, everyone is invited to run, walk, or stroll along the festive route.
Check-In: Start your adventure by checking in at the North Gate Entrance and get ready to enjoy the event.
Registration: To make your participation official, please register in advance so we can prepare a fun welcome for you.
Spectator Fun: Friends and family are invited to cheer along in the North Mall areas, including the Start/Finish Lines, Pavilions, and Carousel Plaza, making the run extra festive. Please note: the Zoo is not open to walk outside of the running paths.
Animal Safety First: To keep our animal friends happy and comfortable, we ask participants and spectators to leave lasers, kazoos and loud bells at home. This helps ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.
Holiday Magic: While you’ll get to enjoy the festive lights along the Reindeer Run route, for a full Holiday Magic experience throughout the zoo, we invite your family to visit on one of the regularly scheduled Holiday Magic nights.
Race Day Schedule:
5:30 pm - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's North Gate Entrance
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Pavilions open with music
7:00 pm - Reindeer Run begins
Zoo Access: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo any time after 5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2025.
Entrance & Parking: Please use the North Gate Entrance and park in the North Gate Parking Lot. Parking at the South Gate Entrance will not be allowed.
Check-In & Swag Pickup: After parking, head into the zoo to check in and collect your commemorative race swag. Please note: early pick-up before the race is not available.
Race Assembly: Once you’ve checked in and received your swag, proceed to the Pavilions, where the race will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Race Information:
Join the Fun: The Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run is a fun run, where the focus is on celebration and movement—no timing, just good cheer!
All Ages Welcome: Whether young or young at heart, everyone is invited to run, walk, or stroll along the festive route.
Check-In: Start your adventure by checking in at the North Gate Entrance and get ready to enjoy the event.
Registration: To make your participation official, please register in advance so we can prepare a fun welcome for you.
Spectator Fun: Friends and family are invited to cheer along in the North Mall areas, including the Start/Finish Lines, Pavilions, and Carousel Plaza, making the run extra festive. Please note: the Zoo is not open to walk outside of the running paths.
Animal Safety First: To keep our animal friends happy and comfortable, we ask participants and spectators to leave lasers, kazoos and loud bells at home. This helps ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.
Holiday Magic: While you’ll get to enjoy the festive lights along the Reindeer Run route, for a full Holiday Magic experience throughout the zoo, we invite your family to visit on one of the regularly scheduled Holiday Magic nights.
Race Day Schedule:
5:30 pm - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's North Gate Entrance
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Pavilions open with music
7:00 pm - Reindeer Run begins
- Start Time:
- 7:00pm CST
- End Time:
- 10:00pm CST
- Registration Limit:
- 1,176 spots left.
- Price:
- $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $45.00 after September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025, 9:00am CDT | September 30, 2025, 11:59pm CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
| October 1, 2025, 12:00am CDT | November 15, 2025, 12:00pm CST | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
