Run for the Zoo 2026

Sun May 31 2026 at 06:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614 | Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo
Publisher/HostLincoln Park Zoo
Run for the Zoo 2026
Advertisement
Run for the Zoo makes it easy for anyone, from toddlers to elite athletes, to help support their favorite species at the zoo and save them in the wild! Choose from:
* 10K Run
* 5K Run
* 5K Walk
* Kids’ Course (for kids ages 3–8)
* Wildlife Warrior (run both the 10K and 5K)
* Virtual Race options
All race participants receive a tech-blend shirt, high-quality medal, and other post-race goodies. Kids’ Course participants also receive a T-shirt and Kids’ Course medal.
It costs $108,000 a day to fund Lincoln Park Zoo operations—everything from state-of-the-art animal care and global conservation work to interactive learning programs and groundbreaking scientific research. More than 80% of that operating cost is funded by memberships, donations, guest visits, and events like Run for the Zoo. Your participation helps keep Lincoln Park Zoo free and open to all, 365 days a year!
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Tickets
Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Chicago

Jeff Tweedy
Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Jeff Tweedy

The Vic Theatre

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre Chicago
Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Deeply Rooted Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Steam Powered Giraffe in Chicago
Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Steam Powered Giraffe in Chicago

City Winery Chicago

The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Sat, 30 May at 10:00 pm The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
Sun, 31 May at 12:00 am The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

Making Great Strides 1M\/5K Run\/Walk
Sun, 31 May at 09:00 am Making Great Strides 1M/5K Run/Walk

Horner Park Fieldhouse

Monty Python's Spamalot (Chicago)
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Monty Python's Spamalot (Chicago)

CIBC Theatre

Brahms, Strauss & Ravel La valse
Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Brahms, Strauss & Ravel La valse

Orchestra Hall - IL

TBD\/TBD
Sun, 31 May at 05:30 pm TBD/TBD

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue (Minors must be accompanied by an adult)

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

Blackhawks STM Verification
Sun, 31 May Blackhawks STM Verification

United Center

Chicago is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Chicago Events