

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Running Wild for the Zoo 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏃‍♀️ REGISTRATION COMING SOON – Stay Tuned for Sign-Up Info

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the annual Running Wild for the Zoo 5K. 💨

This fun community race takes participants through Washington Park and along the Lake Michigan shoreline, making it one of the most scenic races of the summer. ☀

Whether you are a competitive runner, casual jogger, or just want to walk and support the zoo, everyone is welcome. 🥈

After the race, participants 21 and older can enjoy the beer garden to celebrate a great run and a great cause. 🍻 ID required. 

📣 Sponsors and community partners are always welcome to get involved. All proceeds help support the Washington Park Zoo through the fundraising efforts of the Michigan City Zoological Society. 

Come run wild and support your zoo! 💙
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/michigan-city/2026-running-wild-for-the-zoo-5k/200029828246030
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029828246030?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=michigan+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Michigan City
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Washington Park Zoo
- **lat**: 41.72533
- **long**: -86.90128
- **full address**: Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360-3256, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Michigan City Zoological Society (https://allevents.in/org/michigan-city-zoological-society/11005014)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b6243e30279b22b55e522ee3b65f405b7980cbfdb51aa0f9c811330f3eab1e35-rimg-w1200-h927-dcfdfdfd-gmir?v=1774708950
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5299c9871e6568658dde80c4fa0008ff8f2cdb7d6b97e68dfd1cbf849fb5ef27-rimg-w300-h300-dcfdfdfd-gmir?v=1774708950

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Washington Park Zoo, 115 Lake Shore Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360-3256, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Michigan City Zoological Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Running Wild for the Zoo 5K ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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