The Zoo's 5K & 10K start is 8:00 am in the Zoo's parking lot. The Zoo's 1 mile Family Fun Walk start at 9:50 am from the Zoo's Jaindl Penguin Pavilion. The first 500 runners will receive our Run Wild race shirt. All finishers of the walk will receive a themed commemorative bracelet as our thank you for supporting Lehigh Valley Zoo.
Your registration/contribution for this event supports Lehigh Valley Zoo's wildlife conservation efforts. Thank you for your support!
Your Run Wild race t-shirt or Run Wild bracelet entitles you to receive free admission to Lehigh Valley Zoo on race day. Consider becoming a member of Lehigh Valley Zoo and receiving free daytime admission for twelve months! You can learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo and membership at www.lvzoo.org.
The Zoo's 1 mile Family Fun Walk is an educational walk along the Jordan Greek, through the Trexler Nature Preserve and around Lehigh Valley Zoo. The walk is led by Lehigh Valley Zoo's Conservation Education staff.
Sunday August 14th is Lehigh Valley Zoo's 8th annual Run Wild for Wildlife Conservation 10K, 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Walk. Run through the beautiful Trexler Nature Preserve, along the Jordan Creek, through the 150 year old Geiger Covered Bridge and alongside the animals inside Lehigh Valley Zoo. The wide, well groomed, trails bordering the Jordan Creek are tree canopied and offer a shaded picturesque run to be remembered all year long. The run finishes with a full loop within Lehigh Valley Zoo.
Results and awards will be in 10 Year Increments. Free admission to Lehigh Valley Zoo on race day with your event T-Shirt or 2015 commemorative bracelet. T-shirts are given to the first 500 runners, and bracelets are given to all participants in the 1 mile Family Fun Walk.