Michigan · 5K · 1 Mile Fun Walk
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk event held in Royal Oak, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 12, 2027
- Location
- Royal Oak, MI
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile Fun Walk
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat suburban/zoo course along 10 Mile Rd, minimal elevation change
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- detroitzoo.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
A long-running chip-timed 5K that starts outside the Detroit Zoo and finishes inside among the animal habitats, raising funds for the zoo's veterinary care.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 30th annual edition; one of the largest charity 5K events in metro Detroit, drawing thousands annually
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Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo: common questions
- When is the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027.
- Where is the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo held?
- In Royal Oak, Michigan.
- What distances does the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk.
- How many people run the Run Wild for the Detroit 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 Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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