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Zoo Run Run
Presented by Panda Express
It's the 20th Anniversary of the Nashville Zoo's 5k Zoo Run Run!
Join a herd of runners and walkers at Zoo Run Run for a winter 5K adventure! Bundle up, hit the trail, and gallop through the Zoo’s property, including areas not normally available to the public. Zoo Run Run is a rain, snow or shine event. Check out our 2026 Runner Map and 2026 Schedule of Events!
WHEN: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Day-Of Packet Pickup will open at 1pm for those unable to attend advance registration dates. Please note that attending day-of packet pickup may mean that you do not have time for pre-race activities. Pre-race activities kick off at 2:00 pm and the race begins promptly at 3:00 pm. No late arrivals will be allowed to participate in the run - be sure to arrive by 2PM!
WHERE: Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211)
WHY: Proceeds from Zoo Run Run help fund the Zoo's conservation work.
Friends and families are welcome to join us for a brisk stroll instead of a run. Be aware that some of the course is off-road.
Have little ones? Grab your off-road stroller and join the fun!
Please note, pets are not allowed on Zoo property and cannot be left in vehicles, join on the route, or wait at the finish line.
Race Details
Registration Options
Choose to run or walk as a timed or untimed participant. Every registrant receives a long-sleeve performance t-shirt, a race bib and post-race refreshments. Souvenir Participant Medal upgrades are available at an additional fee while supplies last. Registration prices increase by $10 starting Saturday 2/21!
2026 20th Anniversary Shirt: included with each race registration! Additional shirts available for purchase as an upgrade during registration or from ZRR Store.
Optional 20th Anniversary Medal Upgrade: available for upgrade during registration or from ZRR Store (while supplies last) with a pickup location at the race finish line on race day. Medals not picked up at the finish line cannot be held or shipped. If additional inventory remains on race day these can be purchased first come, first served, at the finish line. Please note that they are likely to sell out online in advance!
2026 Runner Map: Race observers are restricted to Race Central and only registered runners are allowed on the race path through the Zoo exhibits. If you wish to see the full range of our animal exhibits, we recommend visiting during Zoo operating hours as not all animals will be visible to runners due to temperament or weather.
Pre-Race Festivities
Make sure to attend advance packet pickup days to have time to participate in the full lineup of race day festivities! All observer tickets will have access to join in on the below activities.
Take a quick sprint down the Winner's Lane to practice your final push to the finish line
Snap a commemorative photo and join in on the virtual Costume Contest at Race Central
Enjoy free rides at the Screaming Eagle Zipline, Wild Animal Carousel, and Chik-fil-A 4D Adventure Theater
Stop by Lorikeet Landing and Gibbon Island to visit with some animal friends on exhibit
Help your cheering section scope out the best viewing spot from our three points of race viewing
Children
Everyone participating in the race over age 5 will need to register as a timed or untimed participant. Young children (ages 2-5) are welcome to ride in a stroller during the race but will need a $10 Race Observer Ticket (see what's included below) for entry into the race area. Children under age 2 are free and do not need a ticket.
Race Observer / Spectator Tickets
Zoo Run Run will begin inside the Zoo in 2026 so that race observers will have access to the Festival Field area to watch the start line/finish line and enjoy free access to the zip line, carousel, and 4D theater throughout the race! Each person (ages 2+), including Zoo members, wishing to access the start/finish will need a Race Observer ticket. These must be purchased separately from runner registration in person on race day or in advance on our Zoo ticketing site.
Prizes
Race prizes will be awarded by chipped time - the time runners cross the start and finish lines.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive medal recognition at the 4PM Awards Ceremony. Placing in an overall category will result in exclusion from a lower category (you can only win a medal in one category). Award Medal placement will not impact your ability to purchase a participant medal upgrade.
1st place runners in each category will additionally receive 4 Zoo admission tickets ($100 value).
Chipped 5K Run/Walk (Timed) Prize Categories:
Overall Male/Female
Masters (40+) Male/Female
Grandmasters (50+) Male/Female
10-14 Male/Female
9 & Under Male/Female
Advance Packet Pick-up
Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Nashville Zoo’s Croft Center
Corral Information
To reduce congestion at the beginning of the race, the 2026 Zoo Run Run will implement start corrals. The race will start in waves allowing timed runners to begin ahead of untimed runners, followed by those who plan to walk or have strollers.
Fundraising Contest
Share your registration with your family and friends and encourage them to donate in your name to be eligible to win a backstage tour as a thank you for going the extra mile! Donations will benefit Trees for You and Me.
Prizes:
The top fundraiser will win an exclusive animal encounter that is not offered anywhere else. (Minimum of $200 raised is required to be eligible for the prize)
Virtual Costume Contest
Come dressed to impress in animal or Zoo themed costumes for your chance at winning a Backstage Pass tour for four!
Costume Contest Rules:
Must have participated in the 2026 Zoo Run Run and submitted their photo for consideration via the contest platform posted on-site on Race Day. Your runner bib must clearly be visible in your photo submission and take place within Zoo grounds. Photos may include one costumed individual or costumed group of up to four individuals.
The photos with the most public reactions by Monday March 1st will be chosen as the winners. Nashville Zoo staff will announce winning costume contest submissions for the categories of: Top voted group submission (up to 4 people per group) & top voted individual submission. Winners will be notified via their runner registration email, and on the Zoo’s social media along with the general public on Monday March 1st - where the winners will be announced and photos displayed.
Prize: The winners will have their photos displayed on our race website and social media. Each winner (group winners as one unit) will receive one (1) award certificate for a backstage pass tour up to (4) guests and (4) complimentary Zoo General Admission tickets. Zoo certificate and tickets are eligible for use by the winner(s) during the 2026 calendar year and are not transferable.
Costume Contest Terms & Conditions:
All contest entrants agree to have their photo used in promotional purposes including but not limited to advertising, social media, brochures or signage. Contest entrants will not be compensated or reimbursed for their photo submissions. The contest is open to registered runners of Nashville Zoo Zoo Run Run. Those submitting photos into the contest must be over 18. The subjects of the photos may be of any age. Any inappropriate conduct in photos or among photo comments is subject to removal from the contest and website.
All entrants agree to release Nashville Zoo and all sponsors or affiliates from any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses of any kind to persons and property, including any accident, loss, injury or death resulting from entry into the sweepstakes and/or occurring or in any way related to the prizes.
Nashville St. Paddy's Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - 03/07/2026 Use #StPaddysRun when sharing photos from the event. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website, TennesseeRuns.com.
20 Years Running ☘️
Kick off your St. Patrick's weekend with a race that brings the luck—and the party—to Music City. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K and hit the streets with thousands of runners decked out in green.
The celebration doesn’t stop at the finish line. Enjoy festive tunes, a post-race beer garden, and all the St. Patrick’s Day spirit you can handle.
New Venue & Courses in 2026! Plus a BEER MILE 🍻
Run Walk Roll for All Abilities benefitting First Steps, Inc.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: Lipscomb Academy Football, Track & Field Facility (fenced in)
Corner of Leland and Caldwell Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204
Distances: 1-Mile Walk & Fun Runs (1-lap around the track)
Can't join us in-person? Participate virtually by registering for the virtual 5K to be completed when you and your family can make it happen!
Kids are invited to come dressed in their favorite superhero or princess costumes and bring something with wheels for the walk, including strollers, bikes, scooters, and wagons.
Important Info
Please register ALL attendees attending, including all children.
Participants MUST check-in at the check-in table the morning of the walk before entering the athletic complex.
All abilities and ages are welcome.
No Dogs Allowed.
Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
**Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
The 9th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in celebration of World Ostomy Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - Subject to Change
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Volunteer Check-in & Vendor/Sponsor Set-up
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up
11:00 AM - Run/Walk Start
12:00 Noon (or until the final finisher crosses the finish line - Awards Ceremony
The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, Bib with timing chip, and runner "swag" bag. So don't delay, register today to guarantee availability in your t-shirt size!
RACE COURSE
This 5k Timed Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. With over 336 acres of land, Shelby Bottoms is a large urban park located approximately three miles east of downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, two golf courses, and a community center.
The route map will be included in your registration packets. This course is timed, so Go For It! Professional race day timing services are provided by Bald Eagle Multi Sport events. There will be awards and medals following the run.
PACKET PICKUP - Details to be Announced
PARKING
There is ample free parking for up to 1,000 cars and free admission to Shelby Park and Shelby Park Community Center.
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, top M/F in each age group, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates. his could change for each event as well.
OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH
Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by one or more of our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on a pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies.
CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM!
Once you’ve registered you have the option to CREATE a new RACE GROUP/TEAM or to JOIN one that’s already been established. This is a great way to get others in your community to Register to Participate in the Run and compete against each other. Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register, pick to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own), order their T-Shirt & Bib and celebrate the day with you! (Please note this is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.)
FUNDRAISING - Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!
Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds raised help UOAA continue to provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.
We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATE button at the top of this page. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your page to join your team or sponsor you in your fundraising goal.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
Your commitment to fundraise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is no small endeavor, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work.
♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
♦Fundraising award: TBD
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: TBD
The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the Race, please contact Deborah Nelson at [email protected] or Jen Small at [email protected]
DONATIONS
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers and advocates for the estimated 725,000 to 1 Million people who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and to continue our mission of promoting their quality of life through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. To make a Donation or start a Fundraising Team, please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.
RUN REFERRAL PROGRAM
Invite 5 other people to register and participate in the Run with you and you will be refunded $20 on YOUR registration! Simply share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page (email) "Remember to invite your friends with your special URL https:// ..."
The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event so even if they cannot join you where you are, they can still celebrate from afar!
Hustle for the House 5K
& Kathy Dungan 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Join us on Saturday, September 19, for the Hustle for the House 5K and Kathy Dungan 1-Mile Fun Run benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. The race will start and finish at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House and follow a certified course through the Hillsboro West End Neighborhood. You can also get moving as part of our virtual run and participate wherever you are. All participants, both virtual and in-person, are invited to dress in their finest disco attire if the mood strikes!
Packet Pickup: Friday, September 18
7:30 am - 5:30 pm at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House
Event Day Schedule: Saturday, September 19
6:30 am- Packet Pickup/ Race Day Registration Opens
7:30 am- 1-Mile
8:00 am- 5K
Virtual participation: Run wherever you are from now through September 19th and submit your results when you've completed the 1-Mile or 5k!!
How You Can Help:
Sponsorship – Ranging from $200 to $10,000, these packages allow your company name to be associated with the Hustle for the House 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run prior to and during the event. Call 615-343-4000 or email [email protected] for information.
In-Kind Sponsorship – We accept goods and services on a case-by-case basis.
Race Teams – Build morale and form a team from your company, church, family, or friends! We encourage you to wear t-shirts displaying your team/company name or logo on race day. Team pages are easy to build here! Start your registration and follow the prompts to create a team.
Corporate Matching Program – As an employer, you may choose to pay for all or a portion of your employees’ entry fees or provide matching funds for the entry fees and/or pledge dollars they raise. This is a great way to show your corporation’s commitment to families of critically ill children.
Click here for race safety procedure guidelines.
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
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