Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 13, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo features a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a noncompetitive fun walk, held on September 12, 2027, in Huntington Woods, in the Royal Oak area of Oakland County. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the Fun Walk (1.2 miles / 2 km) at 8:45 a.m.
Open to participants of all abilities, the gathering makes for a day of sport and fun. The event supports the Detroit Zoo while encouraging an active lifestyle.
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