Join us for the 26th annual Zoo Run, Fort Worth’s favorite family-friendly 5K and 1K fun run! Run, walk or jog your way along the Zoo’s main path and beautiful surrounding neighborhoods in support of the Zoo's local and international conservation and education efforts. Plus, each registration receives a ticket to the Fort Worth Zoo, valid through Dec. 31, 2025!
Event Information
Whew, you guys are fast!
Zoo Run 2025 is officially SOLD OUT!
Entry Fees & Registration
Individual | Early (Jan. 17 to March 10) – $35 Standard (March 11 to April 4) – $40 Race Day (April 5) – $50 Timing Devices – $3 SOLD OUT |
Teams | $30 per person, 10-person minimum SOLD OUT |
School Groups (K-12) | $25 per person, 20-person minimum SOLD OUT |
Zoo members receive a $2 discount | |
Team Registration
- Minimum of 10 people per team.
- If you have an incomplete team (fewer than 10 participants), you will be asked to pay the difference at Packet Pickup.
- Your team representative must pick up runner packets for the entire team.
- If your team’s name has already been taken, please choose another unique name rather than adding special characters or modifying the name to avoid confusion for registrants. For example, Fast and Furious, The Fast and the Furious, Fast and Furious#.
- For questions about registering a team, email racedirector@fortworthzoo.org.
School Groups (K-12) Registration
- Minimum of 20 people per school group.
- If you have an incomplete school team (fewer than 20 participants), you will be asked to pay the difference at Packet Pickup.
- Your team representative (or someone designated by him/her) must pick up runner packets for the entire group together.
- For questions about registering a school group, email racedirector@fortworthzoo.org.
Packet Pickup
TYLER'S
1621 River Run #101
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You are strongly encouraged to pick up your runner packet before Race Day. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed on Race Day.
Race Day Itinerary
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | ||
| Time | Event | |
| 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. | Packet Pick up **It is highly recommended to pickup your packets before race day to avoid long lines.** | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 1K Fun Run (starts and finishes at 5K line) | |
| 7:35 a.m. | Aerobic warm-up | |
| 8 a.m. | 5K (timed or untimed) *course closes after 1 hour and 15 minutes
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| 9 a.m. | Fort Worth Zoo animal outreach presentation | |
| 9:15 a.m. | 5K awards ceremony | |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Timed Individual Closed
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$38.00
Early
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$43.00
Standard
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$53.00
Race Day
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5K Untimed Individual Closed
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$35.00
Early
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$40.00
Standard
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$50.00
Race Day
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1K Fun Run Individual Closed
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$35.00
Early
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$40.00
Standard
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$50.00
Race Day
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