Zoom Through the Zoo 5K

Join us for Greenville’s only 5K with a loop through the Greenville Zoo!

Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation and is a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event. Our race also includes a Kids Fun Run!

RACE INFORMATION DATE: November 14, 2026 TIME: 8:00 AM - Kids Fun Run | 8:15 AM - 5K

PACKET PICKUP Dates/Times:

Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville

Friday, November 13 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville

Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville

Race Day, November 14 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM at Cleveland Park

FAQ’s

Strollers and walkers are welcome. Pets are not permitted. Parents are welcome to run with their kids in the Fun Run.

The Fun Run is through the Zoo and is 0.8 mile long.

5K participants receive a t-shirt (unisex and youth sizes). Kids Fun Run participants can purchase a t-shirt for an extra $5.

All participants receive one free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo!

Following the race, enjoy music, snacks, and an awards presentation in Cleveland Park. Awards include yearly memberships to the Greenville Zoo!

The hilly 5K Course guides you through Cleveland Park, ending with a loop in the Greenville Zoo.

Zoom Through the Zoo results will be based on CHIP TIMING.

Medals will be offered to the Kids Fun Run participants only.

Thank you for your interest in Zoom Through the Zoo.

Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this event possible!

Greenville Track Club

CPM Federal Credit Union

Rocky Creek Dental

Fleet Feet Greenville

iHeart Media

Greenville Triumph