Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoo’s inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoo’s mission of saving wildlife and wild places.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Apr 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$40.00
Apr 21, 2026
Distance — 0.5 Miles
Type — Running
18:00
$15.00
Apr 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$45.00
Apr 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:10
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Grand Rapids.
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