Mini 1 Mile
The majority of this course goes through the pathways of the zoo and includes a few all-terrain sections (gravel 5%, grass 20%, dirt 5%, pavement 70%). Parents can run with their children, but will also require a ticket. Children 1 and under do not need a ticket. Strollers are permitted but must be able to handle all-terrain.
*All Mini participants ages 2 and older need a ticket (including chaperones).
*Children ages 2-7 must have a participating parent or chaperone.(Parents may also designate a responsible older sibling or friend to be the chaperone for these kids.)
*Participants receive a free ticket to visit the zoo on race day.
*Many animals will not be out on exhibit during the run for their safety. These animals will be available to see after the Zoo opens for the day.
*This race is timed.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- Price:
- $38 $38.00 Race Fee + $3.28 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $42.00 after April 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
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November 4, 2024, 12:00am EST | April 18, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $38 $38.00 Race Fee + $3.28 SignUp Fee |
April 19, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 2, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $42 $42.00 Race Fee + $3.52 SignUp Fee |
May 3, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 3, 2025, 8:05am EDT | $46.00 Race Fee + $3.76 SignUp Fee |
5k
*All 5k participants ages 5 and older need a ticket (including chaperones).
*Children ages 5-10 must have a participating parent or chaperone.(Parents may also designate a responsible older sibling or friend to be the chaperone for these kids.)
*Participants receive a free ticket to visit the zoo on race day.
*This 5k race is timed.
- Start Time:
- 8:45am EDT
- Price:
- $55 $52.00 Race Fee + $4.12 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $57.00 after April 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
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November 4, 2024, 12:00am EST | April 18, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $55 $52.00 Race Fee + $4.12 SignUp Fee |
April 19, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 2, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $60 $57.00 Race Fee + $4.42 SignUp Fee |
May 3, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 3, 2025, 8:45am EDT | $62.00 Race Fee + $4.72 SignUp Fee |
Wild Ninja
This is not a race; your goal is to conquer the most obstacles to “escape extinction”. Contestants receive points for completing each obstacle that will test their balance, strength, stamina, and mental perseverance. Points accumulated measure the contestants “survival success” according to the IUCN redlist nine categories; Not Evaluated, Data Deficient, Extinct, Extinct in the Wild, Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened, and Least Concern."
Lets Go! It's time to get "evaluated," gather your friends and prepare to represent your "species" to prove that you won't go extinct!
Contestants who complete all obstacles successfully will earn the title "unlikely to become extinct in the near future" and receive entry into their next Wild Ninja free.
"The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction
Run Wild Ninja is for anyone 8 years and older. (8-14 year old's need an adult to compete with them or to have a Ninja Full Access Spectator ticket to walk the full course with them)Younger children should have previous obstacle experience before attempting Ninja.
Obstacle course race through OCR obstacles and Ninja Warrior styled Obstacles! Up to 42 obstacles!
Not a timed Race - Race measured on obstacles completed.
*Participants get a free ticket to visit the zoo on race day.
- Start Time:
- 10:00am EDT
- Price:
- $95 $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $95.00 after April 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
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November 4, 2024, 12:00am EST | April 18, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $95 $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
April 19, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 2, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $100 $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee |
May 3, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 3, 2025, 12:00pm EDT | $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Wild Ninja
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
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November 4, 2024, 12:00am EST | April 18, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | 8 - 14 | $80.00 Race Fee + $5.80 SignUp Fee |
April 19, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 2, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | 8 - 14 | $85.00 Race Fee + $6.10 SignUp Fee |
May 3, 2025, 12:00am EDT | May 3, 2025, 12:00pm EDT | 8 - 14 | $90.00 Race Fee + $6.40 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Ninja Full Access Spectator
This ticket is great for those who need to accompany their children age 8-14 years old but do not want to participate on the obstacles.
*Ninja Spectator's receive a free ticket to visit the zoo on race day.
*Ninja Spectators may add a shirt for a $15 fee.
- Start Time:
- 10:00am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 2, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
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September 28, 2024, 2:42pm EDT | May 2, 2025, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |