The Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage returns for its third year! This year the race and walk series features four unique races across Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and is designed to encourage exploration and exercise throughout the year. The 2024 Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by
CrossCountry Mortgage kicks-off with the
Earth Day 5K at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on April 21 at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is now available through April 20 and participants receive entry into the Zoo, refreshments, a custom race shirt and finisher medal. A portion of the proceeds from the Earth Day 5K support green practices and sustainability efforts at the Zoo.
Additional races for the 2024 series include:
- Lantern 5K on July 23: Enjoy a race route through the colorful displays of the Asian Lantern Festival.
- Whiskey Island 5K on August 25: Explore the Whiskey Island Trail and Wendy Park to benefit Cleveland Metroparks K-9 unit.
- Future For Wildlife 5K on October 6: Help Cleveland Metroparks Zoo secure a future for wildlife by running for conservation efforts to protect animals in the wild.
- Veterans 5K on November 10: Walk or run through Edgewater Park in honor of our nation’s veterans.
Pre-registration for each race is $30, or take the
CrossCountry Mortgage challenge and sign up for all five races to save $20.
Thank you to our sponsor