RUN WILD 5K

Run, walk, and explore the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and then celebrate with a splash at Zoombezi Bay!Run Wild, presented by OhioHealth, offers a one-of-a-kind experience, guiding participants through the Zoo before a refreshing finish in Zoombezi Bay's Wild Tides wave pool. The race begins at 8 a.m., and all participants receive same-day admission to Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo. Run Wild is a wildly-popular 5K run that 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 advance our work every day. Your support helps advance the Columbus Zoo’s mission of Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. Through exceptional animal care, engaging guest experiences, and programs that connect people to the natural world, we are able to continue growing our impact together. 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!