Nebraska · 5K
Run for the Zoo 5K
Run for the Zoo 5K is a 5K event held in Omaha, Nebraska. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- adventuresignup.com
- Official website
- runforthezoo.com
About the Run for the Zoo 5K
An annual spring run/walk supporting Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, with a 10K, 5K run, 5K walk and kids' course in and around the zoo grounds. It draws families and runners in support of wildlife conservation.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Longtime charity run benefiting Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (rated a top US zoo); family-friendly community event
- Notes
- Family-friendly 5K
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Run for the Zoo 5K: common questions
- When is the Run for the Zoo 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run for the Zoo 5K held?
- In Omaha, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Run for the Zoo 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the Zoo 5K?
- About 2,000 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 for the Zoo 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at adventuresignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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