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Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo is a 10K, 5K and Kids' Course event held in Chicago, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 30, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 30, 2027
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Kids' Course
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- adventuresignup.com
- Official website
- lpzoo.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:15 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo
A family-friendly 10K and 5K winding through and around Lincoln Park Zoo with lakefront and skyline views, drawing thousands of runners in support of wildlife conservation. The 2026 edition is its 48th annual running.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; one of Chicago's longest-running charity races (since 1970s); benefits wildlife conservation
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Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo: common questions
- When is the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 30, 2027.
- Where is the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo offer?
- 10K, 5K and Kids' Course.
- How many people run the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo?
- About 5,000 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 Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at adventuresignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo start?
- 8:15 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Lincoln Park Zoo Run for the Zoo?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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