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Run For The Zoo

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5 km to 15 km in Chicago (Illinois, United States)

LocationChicago, Illinois, United StatesShow on map(41.9222° N, 87.6345° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +68 m

Run For The Zoo is an endurance sporting event in Chicago, Illinois, US focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 15 Km (15 km, +68 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+), and 5 Km (Walk) (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.

Official organizer website not currently listed.

Run For The Zoo in Chicago (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
15 KmRoad Running15 km+68 m65 m - 94 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KmRoad Running10 km+45 m68 m - 87 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KmRoad Running5 km+22 m71 m - 80 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 Km (Walk)Walking & Hiking5 km+22 m74 m - 83 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
15 km
Elevation gain
+68 m D+
Elevation loss
-68 m D-
Altitude range
65 m - 94 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
15 km+68 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468101214FS41.9222° N, 87.6345° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 65 m to 94 m above sea level (+68 m D+, -68 m D-)

Peak: 94 m·at 6.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
65 m75 m84 m94 m0 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km94 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Run For The Zoo take place?

Run For The Zoo takes place in Chicago, Illinois, US (start area at coordinates 41.9222° N, 87.6345° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Run For The Zoo?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 15 Km (15 km, +68 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+), and 5 Km (Walk) (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Run For The Zoo?

The main competition (15 Km over 15 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +68 m of elevation gain and -68 m of elevation loss, ranging between 65 m and 94 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Run For The Zoo?

Up-to-date details regarding race regulations, start times, and registration are published through the organizer's official channels.