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The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to support Cosley Zoo's exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 7:30A
Distance: 5K, 10K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Location: Downtown Wheaton
5K Race Registration: $35 early-bird pricing through 4/29, $40 beginning 4/30 through 6/5, and $45 on race day (6/6)
10K Race Registration: $40 early-bird pricing through 4/29, $45 beginning 4/30 through 6/5 and $50 on race day (6/6)
Kids 1/2 Mile Race Registration: $20 (ages 4-10) through 6/5, $25 on race day (6/6)
If you register for the 10K, you can opt to switch your registration to the 5K by emailing [email protected]. No refunds will be issued to switch from the 10K to the 5K. If you register for the 5K and opt to switch your registration to a 10K, you will be charged an additional $5 fee.
Please note that if you sign up for the virtual race, you are opting not to participate in person on June 6.
FEATURED IN 2026
5K Male | 15:08 (2010)
5K Female | 17:42 (2025)
10K Male | 30:15 (2015)
10K Female | 37:10 (2005)
Sub 7:00min/mi Corral: If you anticipate running a pace of 7:00min/mi or less, there will be a designated corral to ensure the race begins safely. Runners who begin in this corral will have a yellow bib. Only runners with yellow bibs will be able to start in this area.
VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE: Volunteer with us! All volunteers will get a t-shirt, breakfast, and a Cream of Wheaton drink voucher.
Packet Pick-Up:
Thursday, June 4 | 10A-7P | Location TBD
Saturday, June 6 | 6:30 - 7:15A | Memorial Park (225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187)
It’s the most wonderful run of the year! The 15th annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K is bringing festive fun to town. Grab your Santa hats, dust off those antlers and jingle bells, and get ready to Run, Run, Rudolph! Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for a morning full of holly jolly joy. Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities, we welcome participants to walk, jog, or run – just don’t miss the fun!
This is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. The top overall winners will be announced immediately following the race. All other age category winners will be contact by email after the race.
All participants will receive giveaway items and post-race refreshments.
RACE DETAILS
Saturday, December 5 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton
Virtual Race | Run on your own time and submit race results between December 5-14
PRICING DETAILS
Early Bird Registration is $35.00 through November 4
Registration is $40.00 from November 5 through December 4
Registration is $45.00 on Race Day, December 5
Race registration is nonrefundable.
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, December 3 | 10A - 7P | Ray Morrill Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton)
Saturday, December 5 | 7:30 - 8:15A | DuPage County History Museum (102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton)