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! 🐧