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8:00 a.m.

Lace up your running shoes for the very popular RUN WILD, presented by OhioHealth!

Run Wild is a 5K run celebrating conservation.

• Receive an event t-shirt and race medal.
• Splash to the finish line, located in the Zoombezi Bay Wild Tides wave pool!
• Enjoy free admission to Zoombezi Bay on the day of the race!

Run For A Reason

Run Wild directly supports the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s most pressing needs, ensuring exceptional care for the animals who call our Zoo home and enhancing world-class experiences for our guests. From habitat improvements and veterinary care to education programs that inspire the next generation of conservationists, your contributions help sustain our mission every day.

Your support also fuels critical wildlife conservation efforts around the world. The Columbus Zoo proudly partners with organizations dedicated to protecting endangered species, restoring habitats, and advancing research to ensure a future for wildlife.

By participating in Run Wild, you are making a lasting impact—both here at the Zoo and across the globe. Thank you for being a part of protecting and caring for wildlife, today and for generations to come!