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The Kansas City Zoo Run, is a 4 Mile Timed Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Saturday, 9/19/26.

Each year, we build awareness and provide portions of proceeds to a different featured species through the Kansas City Zoo. For 2022, we are supporting the Sharks as our featured species! Register for the run at https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/KansasCity/KansasCityZooRun

09/19/2026

Thank you to all who participated in KC Zoo Run, supporting the Hornbills and our Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium!

We are so grateful for such a beautiful day for the “Run for the Hornbills.” We so appreciate all of the hard work and many hours provided by our amazing volunteers, sponsors, vendors, our media partners, KC Parks, and the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.

09/07/2026

Here are our top 2 artwork contest finalists! Vote for your favorite artwork for the 2026 Kansas City Zoo Run annual artwork contest. Voting ends Wednesday, September 9th at noon!

https://forms.gle/S3VKx3ZHCMVJBM156

06/29/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN!
Join us for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience—whether it’s Packet Pickup on September 18 at The Running Well Store in Mission or race day on September 19 at the KC Zoo & Aquarium.

New this year: volunteer registration is now on RunSignup!

Sign up today!

06/13/2026

“RUN FOR THE HORBILLS”
🦜🏅 Medal Reveal! 🏅🦜

Introducing the official finisher medal for the 2026 Run for the Hornbills at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium!
Every mile deserves a reward, and this year’s custom hornbill medal is one you’ll be proud to add to your collection. Race through the Zoo, support wildlife conservation, and earn this unique finisher’s medal on race day. Participants also receive a GOEX Hornbill tee and race-day Zoo admission.

Who’s ready to run wild with us? 🦜🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

01/15/2026

Don’t miss out on the best pricing of the year! Prices go up tomorrow, January 15th, at 11:59pm!

Sign up today at the link in our bio or at kansascityzoorun.org

See you in September at the Kansas City zoo!! 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🏃🏻🐧

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year & welcome to 2026! 🎉

We’re flying into the new year celebrating the Hornbill as the 2026 Kansas City Zoo Run featured species.
With powerful wings, a bold casque, and a big role as the “gardener of the rainforest,” this amazing bird is inspiring our wildest run yet—all while supporting Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium conservation efforts 🌿
🏃‍♂️ Early Bird Registration is OPEN!
Lock in the lowest price and join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium!
4-Mile Timed Run – 8:30am
1-Mile Family Fun Run – 9:45am
👉 Register now at kansascityzoorun.org

Let’s make 2026 loud, bold, and unforgettable—just like the hornbill! 🐧

Address

6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO
64132

Website

https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/KansasCity/KansasCityZooRun, https://forms.gle/S3VKx3ZHCMVJBM156

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