30th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Join thousands of runners and walkers on Sunday, Sept. 13 for Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union. During this annual event, you can compete in a 5K run or enjoy a stroll through the Zoo with our non-competitive Fun Walk.
Race Options
- 5K Run/Walk - Starts at 8 a.m. Start the race on 10 Mile Service Drive, dash through neighboring Huntington Woods, and finish inside the Zoo.
- Fun Walk - Starts at 8:45 a.m. Take a 1.25-mile stroll through the Zoo, wander at a leisurely pace, and enjoy educational activities and treat stations along the way.
Race Packets & Registration
In-Person Packet Pickup & Guest Registration will be available in the 10 Mile Parking Lot at the Detroit Zoo during the following times:
- Saturday, Sept. 12 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 13 – 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Spectator Information
Spectator tickets are available during the registration process. Adults $15, Children $10. Those wishing to see their family or friends finish the race must purchase a Spectator admission. Spectators with wristbands must enter the Zoo by 9 a.m.
Important Race Day Reminders!
- 10 Mile Road will be closed for the 5K—expect heavy traffic! Arrive early to avoid delays.
- 5K begins promptly at 8 a.m.
- Fun Walk begins at 8:45 a.m.
- Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a special event and is not included with a Detroit Zoological Society membership. Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and older.
- For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and the back of the 5K race.