Loop the Lemur at the Ross Park Zoo

Place

60 Morgan Road
Binghamton, NY US 13903

Description

Menabe and Rizzo, the elusive black-and-white ruffed lemurs sit quietly in their habitat near the entrance of the Ross Park Zoo - the fifth oldest zoo in the nation. Typically greeting visitors as they enter, those same visitors sometimes forget to say goodbye to Menabe and Rizzo on their way out, or leave on a different path that doesn't pass the lemur exhibit again.

So, as the Zoo closes for the day, Menabe and Rizzo nestle in for another evening and dream:

“It sure would be great if we got to see visitors more!"

“I mean, we are SO good looking. We have great personalities! Plus, we are obviously the STARS of the zoo!"

“WHY DO WE ONLY GET TO SEE OUR VISITORS ONE TIME? We really need to change this!"

And it was in this quiet reflection that the Ross Park Zoo Loop the Lemur was born.

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, show your support for the zoo and loop the lemurs as many times as you can in a 2-hour, or 1-hour event! With every lap that you complete, wave to the lemurs, take a selfie, give them an air high-five, and if you’re lucky - you might hear them cheer you on! The more times you loop the lemurs, the happier they will be, and the more support you will show for our beloved zoo! Run to be competitive, walk with a goal, or just stroll and enjoy the beautiful zoo loop; no matter how you do it, you will be supporting Menabe & Rizzo and all of the wonderful animals at the Ross Park Zoo, with 100% of the net proceeds going directly to the zoo.

Participants of all abilities are invited to take part in this one-of-a-kind event and can choose from 3 different events. All participants will receive a Loop the Lemur shirt and custom medal, along with admission into the zoo for the day!

Loop the Lemur 2 Hour
Loop the Lemur 1 Hour
Little Lemur Kids Fun Run

Each event is timed and consists of covering the .8 loop inside the Ross Park Zoo as many times as you can or desire. Run, walk, skip, crawl, LEMUR SHUFFLE - it's up to you!

Awards for most laps will be given to:

Overall Male and Female
Second Place Male and Female
Third Place Male and Female
Team With The Most Laps

The black-and-white ruffed lemur, sadly, is a critically endangered friend. 100% of the net proceeds will go directly to The Ross Park Zoo in support of their efforts for the conservation of their endangered species. Consider adding a bit more to your registration to help keep Menabe, Rizzo, and their families safe in habitats that protect them and ensure their survival.

**Crew is not allowed on the course. Spectators / non-participants are permitted with regular zoo admission.

Aid Station & Amenities

BATS Aid Station

Thank you to our BATS friends for sponsoring the official race aid station!

This is a .8 mile loop within the zoo. In order to alleviate any unnecessary congestion on the pathway, crew is not allowed.

An aid station will be provided to runners in the 6 and 2 hour events. Aid station items include your typical fare, but it isn’t a gourmet meal.

Because of this, you are also encouraged to bring a drop bag to keep at the lemur with your own essentials or anything else specific you might prefer. You’ll be able to access it every time you pass by it. You cannot accept nutrition or support items on course from spectators. Doing so may result in a disqualification.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms inside and outside of the zoo will be open and available to use, but we highly recommend all runners use the provided portable toilets at the start and halfway points of the loop. We all know what things start looking like during any endurance feat - be kind to spectators and visitors, and try to stay away from the Zoo bathrooms.

Rules

Only completed laps will count towards your total.
One completed lap qualifies you for an official finish.
You may complete as many, or as little (no less than 1) laps as you please.
Runners and walkers are allowed on the course and will be on the course at the same time.
Please be courteous and be aware of your surroundings.
Headphones are strongly discouraged. This is a closed course, but it’s a path that will have other participants coming from behind you throughout the entire duration. Any accident that occurs as a result of headphones being worn will be an automatic disqualification.
Pacing is not allowed.
Crew is not allowed.
Participants are not allowed to receive aid or support outside of the aid station area.
Have a wicked good time!

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