WHEN: Sunday, September 01, 2019 (rain or shine) Registration closes Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. unless capacity is reached before this time. No additional registrations will be accepted after this time. Walk in registrations will NOT be available the day of the event TIME: Check-in begins at 6:00 AM at the Main Entrance. Early run packet pick-up is on Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. located at the Robert B. Daugherty Education Center. Five-mile run departs at 7:00 AM Two-mile run departs at 7:15 AM COST: $30 for Omaha's Zoo and Aquarium Members (13 years and older) $40 for Non-Members (13 years and older) $15 for Children ages 6 to 12 years Free for Children ages 5 years and under  Children 5 years old and under are free (registration is not required & they will not receive a participation medal). Strollers are NOT allowed in the 5-mile race. Pre-event registration is required and event is held rain or shine.

WHERE: Please enter through Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's Main Entrance. The two-mile course will be located on Zoo grounds. The five-mile course travels through the Zoo and outside to surrounding neighborhoods.

Participants will receive a participation medal, bananas, bagels and water. (No event t-shirts will be distributed) Plus, receive free admission to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium on the day of the race. Registrations are non-refundable.

An awards ceremony will take place around 9 a.m. near the finish line following the five-mile race. Back Again This Year! Five-mile awards will go to the top male and female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older. Please note second and third place awards will not be given. No awards given for two-mile race.

For additional event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.