Make Tracks Through the Zoo is Canceled
Due to storm damage at the Saint Louis Zoo and throughout Forest Park, the Make Tracks Through the Zoo event is canceled for 2025.
If you've signed up to be a participant, please check your email for instructions on racing remotely, donating your registration fee to the Zoo or requesting a refund (you must select an option). The email will come from RunSignUp. You may also click the link below.
We thank you and all our 2025 sponsors for your invaluable support.
Make Tracks Through the Zoo
presented by St. Louis Children's Hospital
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Join the Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis Children's Hospital for the 40th annual Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K event. Participants will run through Forest Park and the world-class Saint Louis Zoo.
All participants will receive a T-shirt and participant prize, along with a disposable timing chip for more accurate results.
Proceeds help support the Saint Louis Zoo and its conservation work here and around the world.
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Updated course maps and additional information about parking and race day will become available closer to the event date.
Price Structure
Registration is open until race day, Sunday, May 18 (or upon sell-out).
The earlier you register, the more you save!
- Jan. 22 (New Year's ReZOOlution Promo): $25
- Jan. 23 - April 7: $35
- April 8 (40-Days-Out Promo): $40
- April 9 - May 18: $50
- Jan. 22 (New Year's ReZOOlution Promo): $25
- Jan. 23 - April 7: $35
- April 8 (40-Days-Out Promo): $40
- April 9 - May 18: $50
- Jan. 22 (New Year's ReZOOlution Promo): $15
- Jan. 23 - April 7: $15
- April 8 (40-Days-Out Promo): $15
- April 9 - May 18: $15
Includes:
- Two 5K or 1-mile event registrations
- Two 5K or 1-mile discounted kids' registrations (for children ages 12 and under)
You can register additional family members with separate transactions.
- Jan. 23 - April 7: $85
- April 8 (40-Days-Out Promo): $100
- April 9 - May 18: $115
- Jan. 23 - April 7: $35
- April 8 (40-Days-Out Promo): $35
- April 9 - May 18: $35
- Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- If you have questions regarding your registration, contact specialevents@stlzoo.org.
Packet Pickup Information
Packets can be picked up in person in advance of the race at the following locations/times at no charge.
Where:
Big River Running Company West County
13969 Manchester Road, Manchester MO 63011
Big River Running Company South City
5352 Devonshire Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
When:
Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. OR Friday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Packets will include a T-shirt and participant prize, along with a disposable timing chip for more accurate results (in-person 5K and 1-mile). A commemorative finisher's medal can be added to your registration for just $5.
If you are not able to pick up your packet in advance of race day, the following options are available as add-ons to your registration:
- Have your packet mailed to you for an additional fee of $15 for shipping and handling of each packet.
- Pick up your packet on race morning at the start line for an additional fee of $10 for each packet.
Race Day
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 5K event will begin at 7 a.m.
- 1-mile event will begin at 8:40 a.m.
- Make Tracks Through the Zoo will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, race start times may be delayed. We recommend that participants be in the area of the starting line ready to run by the scheduled start time. Decisions regarding the start of the race will be communicated to all participants. (Updates to social media and the website may be delayed.)
- Note: No dogs, rollerblades, bikes, skates or skateboards permitted on courses.
- Strollers are welcome in our 5K and 1-mile races.
Virtual Run
Want to support the Zoo from afar?
Sign up to be a virtual runner! A virtual race is a race in which you can participate from any location you choose. You can run, jog or walk on the road, trail, treadmill, track, at the gym and even at another race! Simply select "virtual runner" during the registration process.
You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Your registration fee will still support the Saint Louis Zoo! All virtual race packets will be shipped the week of the on-site race.
Volunteer for this event!
Volunteers will assist at breakfast and water stations, at the start and finish lines, and by directing Forest Park and Zoo course traffic. Minimum age for volunteering is 15 years old, and volunteer shifts begin at 5:30 a.m.
Thank you to our sponsors!
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Mid America Chevy Dealers
Heartland Coca-Cola
Prairie Farms Dairy
Big River Running Company