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SUMMARY:6/6: Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K\, 10K & Kids 1/2 MileJune 6\, 2026 | Memorial Park (208 W Union Ave)5K/10K Start: 7:30A | Kids 1/2 Mile Start: 8:45AThe Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to raise funds for the animals at Cosley Zoo as well as exhibit development projects\, public programs and conservation projects. \nPricing:\n5K Race (In-Person & Virtual) | $35*\n10K Race (In-Person & Virtual) | $40*\nKids 1/2 Mile | $20** \n*Price increases after April 29\, 2026\n**Price increases after June 5\, 2026 \nRegister NowRACE DETAILSPACKET PICK-UP:\n– Thursday\, June 4 | 10A-7P | Central Athletic Complex (500 S. Naperville Rd.\, Wheaton)\n– Saturday\, June 6 | 6:30 – 7:15A | Memorial Park (225 Karlskoga Ave.\, Wheaton) \n5K and 10K runners receive a long-sleeved race shirt. Kids 1/2 mile runners receive a short-sleeved race shirt. In-person runners will also receive a race bib. All runners receive race swag. All race registrations are non-refundable. In the event of an in-person race cancellation\, runners may opt to transfer to the virtual run or defer their race registration. \nCOURSE INFORMATION\nRace Route: Downtown Wheaton\, beginning and ending at Main Street and Seminary Avenue. View Race Route Map (PDF)\nUSATF Certifications IL26004NM and IL26005NM \nTIMING & RESULTS\nRace results can be accessed by scanning the QR code on your race bib\, or by visiting runsignup.com. Results may not be available for up to 6 hours after the race event. \nThere will be awards for top finisher in each age category as well as top overall. Top finishers will be announced following the race. \nAge categories: 5-9\, 10-14\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70-74\, 75-79\, 80-84\, 85 & over. \nRACE DAY PARKING\nRunners are encouraged to walk or bike to the race. The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will be hosting a Bike Valet from 6:30-11A at the corner of Wheaton Ave. and Union Ave. If driving\, please utilize the downtown Wheaton parking garages: \nWheaton Place Garage – 232 West Wesley Street\, 1st & 2nd Floor\nWillow Avenue Garage – 220 South Cross Street\, 1st Floor \nRace Route Map (PDF) \nFAQ\nWE’VE GOT ANSWERS\nDidn’t find the information you were looking for on our events or information page? Check out some of our frequently asked questions to see if we have an answer for you. If you still have questions\, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page. \nStarting Line (all races): On Main Street just south of Seminary Avenue (east of Memorial Park) \n5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Finish Line: Seminary just west of Main Street \n10K Finish Line: Wheaton Avenue just north of Union Avenue \nPacket Pick-Up: Thursday\, June 4 from 10A to 7P\, Central Athletic Complex 500 S. Naperville Rd | Wheaton \nWill race registration be offered at packet pick-up or on race day?\nOnline registration is open through race day morning and is highly recommended.  However\, you can also register online at packet pick-up and race day morning. \nWhat is the refund policy?\nAll race registrations are non-refundable. In the event of an in-person race cancellation\, runners may opt to to transfer to the virtual run or defer their race registration. \nRace Day Check-In & Packet Pick-Up\, Gear Check\, First Aid\, Post-Race Party\, and Washrooms located at: Memorial Park (208 W. Union\, Wheaton\, IL). All participants are welcome to redeem the tear off from their run bib for a complimentary beverage at Memorial Park after the race. \nKids 1/2 Mile Info: This race is open to children ages 4-10.  Children ages 5 and younger who are participating in the Kids 1/2 Mile race must be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian aged 14+. Parents and guardians do not need to pay for a 1/2 Mile race registration. All children participating in the 1/2 Mile race must be registered and paid. \nParking: Participants are encouraged to walk or bike to the race. The Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission will be hosting a Bike Valet from 6:30-11A at the corner of Wheaton Ave. and Union Ave. \nIf driving\, participants are encouraged to use the parking garage located between N. Wheaton Avenue and N. Hale Street. Street parking is limited. Limited handicap accessible parking is available in the parking lot of Gary United Methodist Church. Please enter this lot from Wesley Street. \nFirst Aid: Minor first aid is available in Memorial Park at the First Aid Booth near the park entrance on Karlskoga Avenue and Hale Street. For serious incidents\, please call 911. \nCourse Details: Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals is a USATF certified course. The course winds through the streets of downtown Wheaton. The 10K will include Northside Park as part of the route. The 5K course closes to runners/walkers at 8:30A\, the 10K course closes at 9A. A course map will be available at cosleyzoo.org. USATF Certification Numbers: IL126004NM and IL126005NM. \nRace Results & Awards: Results will be posted upon completion of each event at Memorial Park. Awards for overall and age category winners will be handed out during the Post Race Party. Overall awards and age category awards will be based on chip time. \nOverall first\, second and third place awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K (chip time). \nAge category awards are given to the top three male and female finishers per category in both the 5K and 10K: The age categories are: 5-9\, 10-14\, 15-19\, 20-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70-74\, 75-79\, 80-84\, 85&over \nRace Swag: All 5K\, 10K & Kids 1/2 Mile participants will receive race swag at the Finish Line. \nResults: Race results can be accessed by scanning the QR code on your race bib and will be posted at cosleyzoo.org shortly after the race. \nSafety: For participant’s safety\, NO bicycles\, in-line skates\, or other-wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs or other accessibility devices). Strollers ARE allowed\, but all runners with strollers must start in the designated stroller corral at the end of the race. Animals are NOT permitted on the race course or in Memorial Park (except for service animals).  Service animals must be registered at least one week in advance. \nInclement Weather: The run is held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather before the race start\, the race director may postpone or cancel the race. Pre-race inclement weather announcements will be made on the Cosley Zoo and Wheaton Park District websites and social media outlets; via e-mail to all registered runners; and through public address announcements. If severe weather occurs while on the race course\, please follow course officials and/or emergency personnel’s instructions. No refunds will be given in the rare event of a race cancellation due to severe weather or other uncontrollable circumstances. \nVIRTUAL RACE FAQ \nWhat is a virtual race?\nA virtual race is self-timed and can be completed by participants on their favorite outdoor run/walk route or on a treadmill. There is no official race route or start time. \nVirtual race course?\nThere is no official race course. Runners/walkers may select their own 5K or 10K routes or may complete their registered distance on a treadmill. \nWill virtual runners be allowed to participate in the in-person race?\nRace staff and volunteers will not allow runners without an official race bib onto the course. Virtual runners may change to the in-person race by contacting jackerman@wheatonparks.org. \nVirtual race timing\nThe virtual Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals is self-timed. To have your time included in the race results\, runners/walkers must submit their results by the end of the day on 6/14/2026. \nRecording/Posting race results\nRace results are recorded by the runner/walker directly on the registration website by logging in with the email address and password used for race registration. Participants can also email their time to jackerman@wheatonparks.org. If emailing your time\, please be sure to include your name\, distance (5K or 10K ) and time (hour\, minutes\, seconds). \nQuestions: Please contact jackerman@wheatonparks.org. \nPARTNER WITH USInterested in Sponsorship? Learn more here: \nSponsorship InformationQUESTIONSEmail events@wheatonparks.org for more information. \nSPONSORS
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/cosley-zoo-run-for-the-animals/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 225 Karlskoga Avenue\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:1/2-Mile,10K,5K,Charitable Event,Cosley Zoo,Downtown Wheaton,Family-friendly,Featured,Registration Required
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SUMMARY:12/5: Lions Charities Reindeer Run
DESCRIPTION:Special thanks to everyone who made the 2025 Reindeer Run such a great time!\nPlease check back for details to be posted about the 2026 Reindeer Run. \nLions Charities Reindeer RunDecember 5\, 2026 | Downtown Wheaton\nIt’s the most wonderful run of the year! The 14th annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K is bringing festive fun to town. Grab your Santa hats\, dust off those antlers and jingle bells\, and get ready to Run\, Run\, Rudolph! Bring your friends\, family\, and holiday cheer for a morning full of holly jolly joy. Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities\, we welcome participants to walk\, jog\, or run – just don’t miss the fun! \nThis is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. All participants receive a long-sleeve shirt\, reindeer antlers\, and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n \n2025 Reindeer Run Race Route (PDF) \nRACE RESULTS & AWARDS:The top overall winners will be announced immediately following the race. All other age category winners will be contacted by email after the race with details on where and when to pick up their awards. \nRace Results2024 IMAGE GALLERY:Photos by Patrick Corrado \nPARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESFor more information\, please contact events@wheatonparks.org. \nCONTACT USFor more information\, please contact events@wheatonparks.org. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/reindeerrun/
LOCATION:Downtown Wheaton\, United States
CATEGORIES:5K,Charitable Event,Downtown Wheaton,DuPage County Historical Museum,Entertainment,Family-friendly,Featured,Holiday,Registration Required,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn Wilkin":MAILTO:cwilkin@wheatonparks.org
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