Run for the Zoo 2025

Run for the Zoo Prizes

 

Finisher & Fundraising Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 47th place male, female, and non-binary runners in both 5k and 10k races.

 

1ST PLACE: Penguin Encounter for you and a guest

 

2ND PLACE: 4x Chicago History Museum general admission passes

 

3RD PLACE: Run for the Zoo bandana

 

47TH PLACE: Individual Membership to Lincoln Park Zoo

 

Information on prizes for top fundraisers is coming soon! Run for the Zoo will award prizes to both the individual and team that have raised the most funds.

 

 

Referral Awards

You can also win unique zoo prizes by getting others to sign up for Run for the Zoo with your referral code! Referring your friends is a great way to increase your impact as you raise funds for Lincoln Park Zoo. Spend time connecting with nature and being inspired by wildlife, all while supporting your zoo and enjoying the company of friends.

 

Refer 5 People with Your Code – Lincoln Park Zoo Sticker Pack ($20 value)
Refer 10 People with Your Code – Lincoln Park Zoo Water Bottle PLUS Sticker Pack ($45 value)
Refer 15 People with Your Code – Your choice of: (2) tickets to Craft Brews or (3) ten-packs of Attraction Tickets PLUS Lincoln Park Zoo Sticker Pack and Water Bottle ($180 value)
Refer 20 People with Your Code – First Dibs: (6) tickets to ZooLights 2025 on a night of your choice* plus all other referral tier prizes (Priceless!)
*Excludes special event nights

 

Locating Your Personal Referral Code
There are three main locations where you can find your referral code:
    1. In your Confirmation Email
    2. On your RunSignup Profile
    3. On the confirmation page following registration
For more information on how to find your referral code, click here.

 

Do you have an in-kind gift you’d like to donate, or are you interested in learning more about sponsorship? Send a message to events@lpzoo.org.