Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Choose a timed 5K or a stroller-friendly 1.25-mile fun walk through the Detroit Zoo.
Families can support animal care while moving through the Detroit Zoo during the 30th annual Run Wild. The 5K travels through Huntington Woods and the Zoo, while the untimed 1.25-mile fun walk includes educational activities and treat stations at a relaxed pace.
- Best for
- Families and runners of all ages
- Price
- $45–$65, depending on event and registration date
- Setting
- Outdoor
Dates, times, and venues
Times are local to Michigan (America/Detroit).
8 AM–11:30 AM
Detroit Zoo · Royal Oak
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067 — directions
Registration and planning
Registration required.
30th annual event
- The 5K begins at 8 AM, and the 1.25-mile fun walk begins at 8:45 AM.
- Strollers are permitted in the fun walk and at the back of the 5K.
- Registration includes post-race Zoo access and a celebration in the Main Picnic Grove.
- Enter through Gate 1 on 10 Mile Road.
Last verified 2026-09-02 · Detroit Zoo