Event Description

Join thousands of runners and walkers on Sunday, Sept. 7 for Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union. During this annual event, you can compete in a 5K run or enjoy a stroll through the Zoo with our non-competitive Fun Walk.

Important Participant Information:

Race Packets

• In-Person Packet Pickup & Guest Registration will be available at the front of the Detroit Zoo during the following times:
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 – 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
  • Virtual Packets can be mailed for an additional fee.
• Packets will be organized by race bib number—check back closer to the event for your assigned number.
• Virtual Packets can be mailed for an additional fee. 

Race Day Registration

• Available 6 to 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7.
• Registration closes 30 minutes before the race starts.
• Start timing mats turn off 10 minutes after the official race start.
• Runners starting late will be assigned gun time (official race start time).

Important Race Day Reminders!

🚧 10 Mile Road will be closed for the 5K—expect heavy traffic! Arrive early to avoid delays.

• Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo is a special event and not included with a Detroit Zoological Society membership.
• Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and older. Members who wish to participate in Run Wild must register for the event, and those who want to watch the finish must purchase spectator admission, as this is a before-hours special event.
• The 5K finish line is inside the Zoo. Those wishing to see their family or friends finish the race must purchase a Spectator admission. Spectator admission for this special event can be purchased in conjunction with race registration or during packet pickup hours. Spectators with wristbands must enter the Zoo by 9 a.m. Please note, members cannot use their membership to get into the Zoo until it opens to the general public at 9 a.m.
• For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and animals are not allowed at Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Strollers are permitted for the Fun Walk and the back of the 5K race