Location:Zoo Grounds map

Description:

Lace up your shoes for the 39th Annual Zoo Run on Sunday, September 1, 2019. This fun run is great for runners of all levels with the choice between a five-mile run or a two-mile run/walk. Participants will receive bagels, bananas and free Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium admission on the day of the run. All participants will receive a finisher's medal.

Time:

• Check-in begins at 6:00 a.m. at the Main Entrance. 
• Early run packet pick-up is on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. located at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center. 
• Five-mile run departs at 7:00 a.m.
• Two-mile run departs at 7:15 a.m.

Registration: 

• $30 for Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium Members (13 years and older)
• $40 for Non-Members (13 years and older)
• $15 for Children ages 6 to 12 years
• Free for Children ages 5 years and under 

Children 5 years old and under are free (registration is not required & they will not receive a participation medal). For the courtesy of other runners, strollers are not allowed in the 5-mile race.

Pre-event registration is required, and event is held rain or shine. Registration closes Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. or until the event is full. Walk-in registrations will not be available.

This event is FULL as of Sunday, August 25, 2019! 

Already registered? Confirm your entry here!

2-Mile Route

5-Mile Route

Proceeds from ticket sales at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium special events will be allocated toward animal health, wellness and enrichment programs as well as furthering conservation efforts worldwide. Thank you for helping us to zoo more good!