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Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband

Date:
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
2 Hippo Way
Toledo, Ohio
43614
United States
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Links:
toledozoo.org Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
1k 3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Trail Walk

Please note: The deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is May 3. We will have some extra, but cannot guarantee a shirt to everyone. Please see the registration table after the race to inquire.

5K RACE/WALK: 8:30 a.m. (South/historic side of Zoo)

ZOO FOR ALL WALK (Accessible): 9:00 a.m. (North side of Zoo)

KIDS’ FUN RUN: 9:45 a.m. (in front of Aquarium)

LOCATION: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way

PARKING: Participants must enter through Anthony Wayne Trail entrance! Parking is included with entry fee.

Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash!

The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers an accurate 5k race with prizes, chip timing, a non-competitive 5k walk, Kids’ Fun Run and accessible Zoo For All Walk. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the Zoo, through Tembo Trail and into the Main Plaza. The Kids’ Fun Run and Zoo For All Walk are within the safety of Zoo grounds.

All Dart Frog Dash registrants are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).

The Zoo For All Walk at Dart Frog Dash offers a non-competitive walk focused on fun and access for all! This option is designed with inclusivity in mind.

We are working with the Toledo Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a "rolling pattern" so that as the last participant passes, the street will reopen and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience.

PACKET PICKUP INFO:

Registrants are HIGHLY encouraged to pickup their packet at Dave's Running. However, as an alternative, packets will be available for pickup on race morning beginning at 7am inside the Zoo.

  • Location:

  • Dave's Running

  • 5700 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio

  • May 14 & 15, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

For Questions, call 419-385-5721 ext.2078

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