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Runners running in the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals

6/1: Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals

June 1, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Race Results

Race results from the June 1, 2019 Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals will be posted shortly after the race.

Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K and Kids 1/2-Mile Race Event

Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Downtown Wheaton
Race Start: 7:30A (5K/10K); 8:45A (1/2-Mile)

Support Cosley Zoo by participating in one of the Chicago suburbs’ largest and most popular 5K/10K runs!

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES:

5K/10K Race Registration

Race Day Registration: $45

Registrations will be processed in Memorial Park on race day (6/1) starting at 6:15A. 

Online Registration is now CLOSED.

Kids 1/2-Mile Registration

Race Day Registration: $20

Registrations will be processed in Memorial Park on race day (6/1) starting at 6:15A. 

Online Registration is now CLOSED.

RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Race shirt for the first 2,500 runners (sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis at packet pick up and race day)
  • New in 2019 – All participants receive a finisher medal!
  • Chip-timed race results. The Kids 1/2-Mile is an untimed fun run.
  • Party in the Park post-race party and awards ceremony. Includes complimentary beverage (must be 21+ with valid ID for beer).

PACKET PICK-UP:

Saturday, June 1, 2019 starting at 6:15A in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union, Wheaton.

AWARDS & MEDALS:

Pair of running shoes awarded to first place overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K courtesy of Dick Pond Athletics. Second and third place overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K will receive Dick Pond Gift Cards.

Age category awards are given to the top three male and female finishers per category in both the 5K and 10K: 14 & under, 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 & up.

All runners will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.

The overall winners are determined by gun time and age group winners by chip time per Chicago Area Runners Association guidelines.

RACE MAP:

2019 Run for the Animals Race Map (PDF)

COURSE INFORMATION:

The course is USATF certified (#IL14055JW, #IL14054JW)
The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals is certified by the Chicago Area Runner’s Association.
The 10K course is part of the Chicago Area Runner’s Association Circuit Series.

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Any important announcements, or weather-related delays will be posted on the Run for the Animals Facebook page and on RainoutLine.

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Get convenient updates using RainoutLine

Call (630) 410-1028, visit RainoutLine.com and sign-up for text alerts, or use the free app!

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QUESTIONS?

2019 Cosley Run FAQ (PDF)

Please contact Race Director Michelle Artis with race questions at 630.510.5135 or at martis@wheatonparks.org.

Run for the Animals 2018 Slideshow

SPONSORS:

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Presenting Sponsor

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Neighborhood Loans
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Details

Date:Saturday, June 1, 2019

Time:
5K/10K Race Start: 7:30A
Kids 1/2-Mile Race Start 8:45A

Location:

Downtown Wheaton
208 W. Union Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187

Directions

Cost:
Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Pricing:
5K/10K: $45
Kids 1/2-Mile: $20

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