16Jan
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- Start time
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- Entry fee
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Zoo Move & Groove 5K
Phoenix,
Arizona,
United States
66 days left
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Zoo Move & Groove 5K
About the event
Immerse yourself in a magical evening at the Phoenix Zoo for the annual Zoo Move & Groove 5K. This unique race takes runners through the enchanting Papago Park and into the dazzling world of ZooLights, where thousands of twinkling lights transform the zoo grounds into an unforgettable spectacle. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, admission to ZooLights, and a warm cup of hot cocoa as part of their registration.
Before the start time, enjoy up-close encounters with some of the zoo's residents at interactive animal stations. After crossing the finish line, stick around for special activities in the lakeside area where you can continue to explore the festive atmosphere. Top three finishers will also be awarded exciting prizes!
This event is not just a race; it’s an experience that combines fitness and fun with family-friendly entertainment and educational opportunities. By participating, runners contribute directly to the completion of the Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center (Doornbos ARCC), which aims to support animals in their most vulnerable moments.
Join us on January 16, 2027 for a night filled with movement, music, and magic at Zoo Move & Groove. Sign up now!
Before the start time, enjoy up-close encounters with some of the zoo's residents at interactive animal stations. After crossing the finish line, stick around for special activities in the lakeside area where you can continue to explore the festive atmosphere. Top three finishers will also be awarded exciting prizes!
This event is not just a race; it’s an experience that combines fitness and fun with family-friendly entertainment and educational opportunities. By participating, runners contribute directly to the completion of the Doornbos Animal Rescue and Care Center (Doornbos ARCC), which aims to support animals in their most vulnerable moments.
Join us on January 16, 2027 for a night filled with movement, music, and magic at Zoo Move & Groove. Sign up now!
Races offered
16Jan
Zoo Move & Groove 5K Opening soon
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- N/A
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Phoenix.
Temperature4.8° / 17.0°
Feels like1.3° / 13.7°
Sunshine hours8h 9m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity51.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:30
Sunset17:44
About Phoenix
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Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census, Phoenix is the fifth-most populous city in the United States and the most populous state capital. The Phoenix metropolitan area, with an estimated 5.19 million residents, is the tenth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous in the Mountain states and Southwest. Phoenix is the county seat of Maricopa County in the Salt River Valley and Arizona Sun Corridor and, with an area of 517.9 square miles, is the largest city by area in Arizona and 11th-largest city by area in the United States.
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