United Run for the Zoo

SOLD OUT Schedule of Events 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Registration begins 5K Run 10K Run 5K Fun Walk Zebra Zip (FREE!) The USATF-certified, chip-timed race is a highlight of the Chicago running calendar. Each registered/paid participant receives a New Balance Tech Top. Run for the Zoo is sold out. Click here for results beginning on June 5 after the race.

Courses
Starting  line on Stockton Drive between Webster and Dickens for runs and walk. The USATF-certified 5K and 10K Run courses will access residential streets, travel through the zoo, and exit along Lincoln Park paths, finishing on the east side of the zoo. The 5K Fun Walk will also travel through the zoo and remain on Lincoln Park paths to the finish, also on the east side of the zoo. No dogs allowed on course inside the zoo.

		10k Run Map
		5k Fun Walk Map
		5k Run Map

Zebra Zip—FREE!
Kids 10 and under can participate in a dash near Wild Things!, the zoo’s retail store. Every participant will receive a prize. Distances vary by age. Free registration does not include T-shirt. Kids Run T-shirts can be purchased for $11.

Raise Money for Our Animals and Win Great Prizes

*Appropriate substitutions may be made. United ticket value is based off average fare for destination city.

Download the pledge form or Create your own fundraising page online.
**Please use only one format for collecting donations!**

Volunteers Needed
Be a part of the excitement by volunteering. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs. Receive a special souvenir T-shirt. For more information call 312-742-2124. Bring a friend.

Sponsorship
Reach thousands of runners by becoming an event sponsor. Contact Betsy Nicketakis,sponsorship coordinator.

Registration Information
All participants receive a T-shirt with paid registration (excluding the Zebra Zip).

(Age 6 and under are FREE. Zoo members receive a $5 discount on the preregistration costs listed above.)

Zebra Zip (Age 10 and under) FREE!
Zebra Zip T-shirt $11

Parking Information
Paid parking is available in the zoo’s parking lot on Cannon Drive for a special rate of $14. Parking is limited. Arrive early. New! Pre-purchase your discounted parking pass to exit more quickly after the races. Receive pass when you get your packet at pre-registration.

Pre-register & Packet Pickup
You can register and pick up your packets at Lincoln Park Zoo, New Balance Chicago and Starfruit. You will receive your runner number, disposable timing chip, T-shirt and event information.

Lincoln Park Zoo’s Kovler Lion House—2200 N. Cannon Drive (free parking for 1 hour)
New Balance Chicago—2369 N. Clark Street (free validated parking at Belden Self-Park)
Starfruit—2142 N. Halsted

Saturday, May 28: Starfruit 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, June 2: New Balance Chicago 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, June 3: Kovler Lion House 4–7 p.m.
Saturday, June 4: Kovler Lion House 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Come early to get your desired T-shirt size.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Registration and packet pickup will take place INSIDE LINCOLN PARK ZOO near Gateway Pavilion starting at 6:30 a.m. Please arrive early to ensure accurate registration. Registration ends 15 minutes prior to each event. RACES SOLD OUT IN ADVANCE LAST YEAR.
Click here for a zoo map

Exposition Area
Visit the Main Mall of Lincoln Park Zoo for sponsor giveaways.

New Balance Tech Top Sizing

Sex T-shirt size Sizing       Women XS Size 2   S 4-6   M 8-10   L 12-14   XL 16-18   XXL 20-22   Men   XS Chest Size 35-37   S 37-39   M 39-41   L 41-43   XL 45-47   XXL 49-51   Boys&Girls/Youth XXS Under 10 years old

Desired T-shirt size is not guaranteed.

Chip Timing
The Chronotrack Disposable Chip comes attached to a plastic strip that is already adhered to your bib #. No need to wait until race day to pick up your chip—it’s already on your bib when you go to a pre-registration/packet pickup event!

The chip tag should be peeled from the bib on race day and attached to your shoelaces— adhesive tabs and your shoelaces keep the tag in place. You must cross the special mats at the start and finish lines in order for your time to be recorded. After crossing the finish line, the tag is yours to discard or to keep as a souvenir of your experience at United Run for the Zoo.

Beginning June 5, click here for race results

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