New courses and start times for 5K and 10K distances!
This USATF-certified, timed race is the highlight of the Chicago running calendar. Join us for the 33rd annual race! Each participant receives a zoo themed New Balance tech shirt!
Zoo members receive a $5 discount on all events if registered by June 4, 2015. Enter the first 3 digits of your member number in the promo code section before check out.
Registration fees
5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Feb 3 – Apr 10
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$35.00Apr 11 – May 15
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$40.00May 16 – Jun 4
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5K Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Feb 3 – Apr 10
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$35.00Apr 11 – May 15
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$40.00May 16 – Jun 4
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10K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Feb 3 – Apr 10
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$40.00Apr 11 – May 15
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$45.00May 16 – Jun 4
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Safari Stampede Closed
Online registration closed-
Ages 8 & Under
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$13.00Feb 3 – Apr 10
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$15.00Apr 11 – May 15
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$17.00May 16 – Jun 4
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Course
The 5K and 10K courses are all new for 2015 and designed for the best possible participant experience!
All 5K and 10K courses are scheduled to start on Stockton Drive and Webster Avenue at the zoo’s West Gate. The USATF-certified 10k will take participants onto the Lakeshore Path traveling North to Belmont Harbor Drive and loop around back, past Diversey Harbor, along the east side of the zoo past the south pond, before entering the south gate and finishing through the zoo.
The 5K Run/Walk will take participants north into the Conservatory Gate, then heading back south through the zoo, exiting by Café Brauer, then around the south part of the zoo before entering the south gate and finishing through the zoo.
The Safari Stampede mini obstacle course will be held on the South Lawn, near Park Place Café inside Lincoln Park Zoo gates.
No dogs allowed on course. Strollers are welcome, but runners must start at the back of the heat.
Safari Stampede
The Safari Stampede is a mini obstacle course for kids to express their inner animal! Children ages 8 and under can participate in the Safari Stampede, located on the South Lawn near Park Place Café. Registration fees include a special event-participation shirt! The Safari Stampede replaces the free Kids Dash from previous years. The event sold out last year, so register early!
Packet Pick Up
Lincoln Park Zoo (outside of west gate, at corner of Websiter & Stockton)
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
New Balance Chicago2369 N. Clark St.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*paid parking at Belden self-park
Sunday, June 7Lincoln Park Zoo (outside of west gate, at corner of Webster & Stockton)6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
*Please arrive early to ensure accurate registration. Registration ends 15 minutes prior to each event. Races sold out in advance last year, so please arrive early!
*New Balance tech shirts will be offered in men’s and women’s sizing once again for all 5K and 10K participants.
Desired T-shirt size is not guaranteed. Sorry, no T-shirt exchanges!
Safari Stampede T-shirts are unisex and available in youth small, medium and large sizes.
Event schedule
- Sun, June 7, 2015 8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sun, June 7, 2015 8:30 AM - 10K Run Start
- Sun, June 7, 2015 10:00 AM - Safari Stampede
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jenny Adler
