The USATF-certified, chip-timed race is a highlight of the Chicago running calendar. Each registered/paid participant receives a New Balance Tech Top.
SOLD OUT
See you on June 7, runners!
Beginning June 7, click here for race results
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.
Giraffe Gallop—FREE!
Kids 10 and under can participate in a dash near Wild Things! (zoo retail store). Every participant will receive a prize. Distances vary by age. Free registration does not include a T-shirt. Giraffe Gallop T-shirts can be purchased for $10.
NEW! RAISE MONEY FOR OUR ANIMALS AND WIN GREAT PRIZES
Click here for Pledge Form or click here to create your own fundraising page on-line. **Please use only one format for collecting donations!**
Volunteer
Be a part of the excitement by volunteering. Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs. Receive a special souvenir event T-shirt. For more information call
312-742-2124. Bring a friend.
Sponsorship
Reach thousands of runners by becoming an event sponsor. Click here to contact Bryan Anderson, VP of Sales and Events for more information.
Registration Information
PARKING INFORMATION
Paid parking is available in the zoo’s parking lot on Cannon Drive for
a special rate of $12. Parking is limited. Arrive early.
PREREGISTER AND 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 1/2 hour)
New Balance Chicago—2369 N. Clark Street (free validated parking at
Belden Self-Park)
Starfruit—2142 N. Halsted
Saturday, June 6: Starfruit 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Receive a free topping on your smoothie, parfait or frozen treat with packet pickup!
Saturday, May 30: Kovler Lion House 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, June 4: New Balance Chicago 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Kovler Lion House 4–7 p.m.
Saturday, June 6: Starfruit 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.
Exposition Area
Visit the Main Mall of Lincoln Park Zoo for sponsor giveaways.
PRE-RUN TRAINING
Feel like a pre-run warm-up? Join the New Balance Running Club for
“United Run for the Zoo Pre-Race Training Runs” on the following days: Thursday, May 28 and Thursday, June 4. Training Runs start at 6:15 p.m. each day and runners meet in the front entrance of New Balance Chicago at 2369 N. Clark Street.
NEW BALANCE TECH TOP SIZING
This year's event features the latest in timing technology: The Chronotrack Disposable Chip! The computer 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 dispose of or to keep as a souvenir of your experience at United Run for the Zoo. |
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