Missouri · 4 Mile · 1 Mile
Kansas City Zoo Run
Kansas City Zoo Run is a 4 Mile and 1 Mile event held in Kansas City, Missouri. It was last held on September 19, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 19, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Distances
- 4 Mile, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kansascityzoorun.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified
About the Kansas City Zoo Run
A four-mile run and one-mile family fun run through the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park, with a different featured species each year and zoo entry included with the bib.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Family-friendly race
- Notes
- Large Kansas City community race.
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Kansas City Zoo Run: common questions
- When is the Kansas City Zoo Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Kansas City Zoo Run held?
- In Kansas City, Missouri.
- What distances does the Kansas City Zoo Run offer?
- 4 Mile and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Kansas City Zoo Run?
- About 3,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kansas City Zoo Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Kansas City Zoo Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Kansas City Zoo Run start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Kansas City Zoo Run?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified.
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