Run Wild 5K
July 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Run Wild at the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay!
Summary:
Run Wild at the Zoo and Zoombezi Bay! Registration will open in spring 2026!
The Run Wild 5K presented by OhioHealth, a run / walk that will take participants around the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium before a splashing finish in the Zoombezi Bay Wild Tides wave pool, will return on Sunday, July 12, 2026!
The 2026 Run Wild 5K will be held at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 12. All participants will receive same day admission to Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo.
Run For A Reason:
Run Wild directly supports the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s most pressing needs, ensuring exceptional care for the animals who call our Zoo home and enhancing world-class experiences for our guests. From habitat improvements and veterinary care to education programs that inspire the next generation of conservationists, your contributions help sustain our mission every day.
Your support also fuels critical wildlife conservation efforts around the world. The Columbus Zoo proudly partners with organizations dedicated to protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, and advancing research to ensure a future for wildlife.
By participating in Run Wild, you are making a lasting impact—both here at the Zoo and across the globe. Thank you for being a part of protecting and caring for wildlife, today and for generations to come!
Grab your friends and family and race to empower people and save wildlife on July 12!
Please note current Columbus Zoo members receive a 10 percent discount on event registrations.
For complete information regarding the Run Wild 5k, please visit the race website.
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
