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St. Louis Children's Hospital

Make Tracks Through the Zoo

Sunday, May 19, 2024

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Join the Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis Children’s Hospital for the 39th annual Make Tracks Through the Zoo on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Participants will run through Forest Park and the world-class Saint Louis Zoo.

Updated course maps and additional information about parking and race day will become available closer to the event date.

All participants will receive a T-shirt and participant prize along with a disposable timing chip for more accurate results.

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Race Results

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Race Day

Sunday, May 19, 2024

  • 5k event will begin at 7:00 a.m. and 1-mile event will begin at 8:40 a.m. More details to come!

  • 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.


Course Maps

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 run (or walk) from any location you choose. You can run, jog or walk on the road, trail, treadmill, track, at the gym — 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!

If you select and pay to have your packet mailed, it will be shipped the week of the on-site race. Otherwise, you will need to get your packet at packet pick-up on Thursday or Friday, May 16 or 17th at one of the Big River Running locations in advance of race day.


Price Structure

The last day to register is Wednesday, May 15 (or upon sell-out).

The earlier you register, the more you save!

Click here to register

Click here to get your tickets

Begins at 7 a.m.

January 5- February 28: $30

March 1- April 20: $35

April 21- May 17 (or sold out): $40

Click here to get your tickets

Begins at 8:40 a.m.

January 5- February 28: $30

March 1- April 20: $35

April 21- May 17 (or sold out): $40

Click here to get your tickets

5k Begins at 7 a.m.

1-mile begins at 8:40 a.m.

January 5- February 28: $15

March 1- April 20: $15

April 21- May 17 (or sold out): $15

Includes:

  • Two 5K or 1-mile event registrations.
  • Two 5k or 1-mile discounted kids registrations (for children 12-and-under).

You can register additional family members with separate transactions.

REGISTRATION DATEFEE
Jan. 4 - Feb. 29$75
March 1 - April 19$85
April 20 - May 15*$95

*or until event is sold out

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Virtual runner packets will be mailed the week of the on-site race.

REGISTRATION DATEFEE
Jan. 4 - Feb. 29$30
March 1 - April 19$30
April 20 - May 15*$30

*or until event is sold out

Register Here

  • Registrations are non-transferable and not refundable. If you have questions regarding your registration, contact specialevents@stlzoo.org.
  • We will not have race day registration.
  • Proceeds help support the conservation work of the Saint Louis Zoo, both here and around the world!
Sponsors
St. Louis Childrens Hospital
Midwest Chevy Logo
Heartland Coke
Prarie FarmsBig River Running Co.
To inquire about event sponsorship opportunities, please email sponsorship@stlzoo.org