Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo.
This race is in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.
Registration Info:
Pre-registration through April 12 - $30
Registration for Race Day - $35
What You Get:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo
Race Day Info:
Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM
5k (chip timed): 8:30AM
1-mile: 9:00AM
**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 to be announced. Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
(Link Coming Soon) Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.
Cleveland Metroparks Race Series Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $25!
2026 Series Schedule:
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — Cleveland Metroparks Earth Day 1 Mile Walk Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Type — Walking
98 days remaining
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Walking
98 days remaining
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Walking
98 days remaining
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Walking
98 days remaining
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Walking
98 days remaining
$100.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Cleveland.
Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.
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