Kansas City Zoo Run

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! 🐧

09/15/2025

09/04/2025

With the “Run for the Lions” fast approaching, we have a limited number of spots left in the 1 Mile event. So, don’t miss out!

Sign up today at kansascityzoorun.org!

We are still in need of volunteers! Sign up to support the participants and have fun at the Zoo! Sign up today at kansascityzoorun.org.

Help us fundraise for this majestic species. To learn more, go to kansascityzoorun.org and click on fundraising or donate.

08/18/2025

Cast your vote for the 2025 Artwork Contest!! Now through Friday at noon!
* only 1 vote per email *
https://forms.gle/kGeEp1vVKC1vj9539

Send a message to learn more

08/08/2025

This year, we are experiencing a high turn out for the 22nd Annual KC Zoo Run. We are already 80% full! Don’t miss out on running for the Lions!

Go to kansascityzoorun.org to sign up to participate and to fundraise.

07/19/2025

Don’t miss out on the Artwork Contest for the “Run for the Lions.” For details go to: kansascityzoorun.org or the link in our bio.

Available for kids K-6th grade.

06/27/2025

We want to thank our Official Running Store Partner, The Running Well Store. Visit their 4 KC area locations and make sure you stop by one of their booths at Zoo Run expo race day.

06/20/2025

A special thanks to our Offical Volunteer Sponsor, Kauffman Foundation. We appreciate all the work you do for our city and supporting our volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to make the Kansas City Zoo Run a success!

06/13/2025

We want to thank our long standing Official Radio Partner, Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Kansas City. Listen weekdays to our friend, Steven St. John on New Day with SSJ on Sports Radio 810 WHB from 6am - 10am Check it out!