Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

The 29th Annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, held in Royal Oak, Michigan, is a vibrant event featuring a timed 5K run and a non-competitive 1-mile fun walk, both finishing inside the Detroit Zoo. Participants enjoy a scenic course through quiet neighborhood streets and the Zoo grounds, with volunteer marshals ensuring safety and encouragement. The event supports the Zoo’s Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex, raising funds for vital veterinary care.

All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, a unique finisher medal featuring Jagger the sloth bear, Zoo admission, and access to a lively post-race party with food, entertainment, and activities. Spectator admission is available to cheer on finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.