5K Run

This is a timed race. If you would prefer to walk or do not need to know your race time, please consider signing up for the 5k Walk.

Start Time:: 8:15am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens February 28, 2026 at 12:00am CST
Price:: $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
February 28, 2026, 12:00am CST	May 22, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee
May 23, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 31, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee
August 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 27, 2026, 9:00am CDT	$45.00 Race Fee

5K Walk

The 5K Walk is not timed. If you would prefer to know your exact race time, please select the run/walk option. This race starts at the same time as the 5K Run, but anyone walking will be asked to line up in the back of the starting area.

Start Time:: 8:15am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens March 18, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT	May 22, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee
May 23, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 31, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee
August 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 27, 2026, 9:00am CDT	$45.00 Race Fee

10K Run

Start Time:: 8:00am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Registration:: Registration Opens March 18, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $35.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after May 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT	May 22, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee
May 23, 2026, 12:00am CDT	July 31, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee
August 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 27, 2026, 9:00am CDT	$45.00 Race Fee

Kids Fun Run

The race will start just outside of our north gate (Drake & Randall intersection). The route goes around Vilas Park and down Vilas Park Drive and the finish line is just inside the Zoo's south entrance. Spectators usually have enough time to cheer on their runner at the start and then get to the finish line by the time kids are finishing. We have cheerleaders and Zoo staff along the run route to guide runners. We are always looking for more cheerleaders to support our youngest runners. If you have a child running in this race and would like to volunteer as a course guide, please email: volunteer@henryvilaszoo.gov

Open to ages 12 and under.

Start Time:: 9:30am CDT
End Time:: 12:00pm CDT

Registration Limit:: 500 spots left.
Registration:: Registration Opens March 18, 2026 at 12:00am CDT
Price:: $30.00 Race Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 27, 2026 at 10:30am CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
March 18, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 27, 2026, 10:30am CDT	$30.00 Race Fee