RACE THROUGH THE ZOO, OVERTON PARK, AND MORE!
Get ready to Zoom through the Zoo at the Memphis Zoo on Thursday, May 21, 2026! This fun-filled evening brings families, friends, and neighbors together for a one-of-a-kind race experience. Choose between a 1-mile fun run or a 4-mile race, then enjoy two drink tickets included with your registration, followed by a lively awards ceremony. This all-ages event is the perfect way to stay active and make memories in a wild setting.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
4 Mile
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Register for 4 Mile$50.00
1 Mile Fun Run
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Register for 1 Mile Fun Run$35.00
HOW YOU CAN HELP
In partnership with Sneaker Impact, the Memphis Zoo will be accepting donations of gently worn running shoes during Zoom Through the Zoo packet pickup. (See schedule below.)
As you know, runners change shoes every 500 miles or so, which averages every five months. Your sneaker donation keeps them out of landfills and provides affordable footwear for underserved parts of the world. For every running shoe donated, the Memphis Zoo Green Team will receive $1 from Sneaker Impact.
SNEAKER DROP OFF AND PACKET PICKUP OPTION ONE
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 9:00am-5:00pm
- Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation Splash Park Event Center
SNEAKER DROP OFF AND PACKET PICKUP OPTION TWO (RACE DAY)
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation Splash Park Event Center
- 5:00pm - Race Start in Memphis Zoo Entry Plaza
RACE SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 6:30pm - One-mile fun run starts
- 6:35pm - Four-mile race starts
- 7:30pm - Award Ceremony on Stage
SNEAKER IMPACT'S MISSION
"At Sneaker Impact, sustainability is our priority and our mission is to educate everyone on the many benefits of recycling their gently used sneakers and the lasting impact that has on global and environmental health."
Contact information
- Event contact
- Memphis Zoo
