Half Marathon
7:00 am START
Half Marathon course Opens at 7:00am & Closes at 10:30am
For your own safety, the course time limit for completing the Half Marathon is 3½ hours as course support is shut down, unmanned & roads are re-opened to vehicular traffic. If Half Marathon participants choose to continue running after 10:30am, they do so at their own risk & are required to move sidewalks & obey traffic signals.
NO Walkers allowed in the Half Marathon event!
USATF Certification #NM15004JF
Split times, provided by Albuquerque Ham Radio Operators at mile markers.
Regular registration pricing through April 10:
$55 for all ages
(price increases $5 on April 11)
10k Timed Run
8:00 am START
USATF Certification #NM15003JF
Split times, provided by Albuquerque Ham Radio Operators at mile markers.
Regular registration pricing through April 10:
$45 for adults | $25 for youths 3-13
(prices increase $5 on April 11)
5k Timed Run
9:30 am START
Due to its popularity, the 5K Timed Run utilizes a wave start. There are (4) waves, starting at 5-minute intervals organized according to predicted min/mile pace. Your BIB will state which wave you are placed in. Make sure you are in the CORRECT wave!
• Wave 1: 9:14 – Faster
• Wave 2: 9:15 – 10:44
• Wave 3: 10:45 – 12:40
• Wave 4: 12:41 +
USATF Certification #NM15002JF
Split times, provided by Albuquerque Ham Radio Operators at mile markers.
Regular registration pricing through April 10:
$40 for adults | $25 for youths 3-13
(prices increase $5 on April 11)
5k Fitness Walk
10:15 am START
For fitness walkers, weekend joggers, and anyone who believes that life should be a walk in the park or at the Zoo! This event is non-competitive. Clock for self-timing provided. Strollers, baby joggers and child carrier back packs are allowed in this event and must start at the back of the group.
Regular registration pricing through April 10:
$30 for adults | $15 for youths 3-13
(prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for youths on April 11)
1 Mile Fun Run
11:00 am START
1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Course takes you on an adventure through the ZOO!
1 Mile Fun Run / Walk participants will travel a dirt path through the back of the ZOO. See what life is like behind some of your favorite animal exhibits! Wolves, Polar Bears, Cat Walk, Llamas, and Elephants – Oh, my!
Regular registration pricing through April 10:
$30 for adults | $15 for youths 3-13
(prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for youths on April 11)
Group Teams
Want to run with your pack?!
We’re now offering Group Registrations for Run for the Zoo!
Become a captain and have your friends and family join you on race day. Looking to encourage employee morale or health and wellness? Register your co-workers under your company name or contact us for details on corporate sponsorships which include sponsor benefits!