5K Run

Britta's Chase 5K is a unique event to be run in the zoo. Also, we are introducing a "cash chase challenge!" $100 bills will be given out to the male and female runners who are in the lead at the 1 and 2 mile markers. Additionally, $300 will be given to the male winner who runs under 15:15 and the female winner who runs under 18:15. Come have some fun while you chase down some cash!

Start Time:: 7:30am CDT
End Time:: 9:00am CDT

Price:: $35.00 Race Fee + $1.55 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Price increases to $40.00 after September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
January 25, 2026, 12:00am CST	September 6, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$35.00 Race Fee + $1.55 SignUp Fee
September 7, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 20, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$40.00 Race Fee + $1.70 SignUp Fee
September 21, 2026, 12:00am CDT	September 26, 2026, 7:00am CDT	$45.00 Race Fee + $1.85 SignUp Fee

Age Based Discounts for 5K Run

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Age	Price
May 2, 2026, 10:00pm CDT	September 26, 2026, 9:00am CDT	5 and under	$10.00 Race Fee + $0.80 SignUp Fee
		6 - 10	$15.00 Race Fee + $0.95 SignUp Fee

Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

Fun Kids Dash (1/4 mile loop)

This quarter mile loop dash will be a perfect way for your little ones to have a great experience with lots of people wildly cheering them on! There will be gold, silver, and bronze medals given to the first three finishers and finisher medals to everyone else! The entry fee for this "dash" is $10.

Start Time:: 7:00am CDT
End Time:: 7:20am CDT

Price:: $10.00 Race Fee + $0.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:: Registration ends September 25, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Registration Starting	Registration Ending	Price
January 26, 2026, 9:00am CST	September 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT	$10.00 Race Fee + $0.80 SignUp Fee