Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

The Zoo will host the inaugural Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in costume and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!


Race Day: October 25, 2025
Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
5K Start Time: 8:30AM
1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing-
August 24 through October 23 - $30
October 24 through Race Day - $35
**Race Day Registration is Online Only!**

Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
Ticket prices are $21.50/adult (ages 12-61), $19.50/seniors (62+) and $17.50/junior (ages 2-11)
Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open.  

What You Get -

• Custom race t-shirt
• Finisher medal for all
• Post race refreshments
• Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.