5K

Saturday September 16, 2023.

Calling all animal lovers!

Join us on Saturday September 16, 2023 to celebrate the 21st edition of the Oasis ZooRun!

This family-friendly event has a distance for everyone. You can choose from 10K, 5K, and CubRun distance options as well as the 15K Red Panda Rally (5K virtual & 10K in-person).

All participants will receive a souvenir shirt and finisher medal with this year’s featured animal, the red panda.

Show your support for the incredible conservation work being done by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy by making a donation during registration and fundraising.

Your registration includes:

• 10K/5K finisher medal
• Souvenir shirt
• Bib
• Complimentary admission to the Toronto Zoo on race day
• Complimentary parking at the Toronto Zoo on race day

Start Line

5K Start Time – 10:30 a.m.

5K Start Location – Just inside the main entrance of the Toronto Zoo behind the Tim Horton’s

Participants will be assigned a start corral based on the expected finishing time submitted during registration.

Finish Line & Post-Race

The 5K finish line is located near the Savanna picnic area.

Course Map

Course Map coming soon

*Course Subject to Change

Course Restrictions

Entry Limit

5K: maximum 2,500 participants

For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.

Participants that use Nordic Poles are welcome.

Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.

Time Limit

The time limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour, 30 minutes.

What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?

Strollers

Strollers will be permitted for the In-Person 5K and the CubRun distances. Strollers are asked to start at the back with the understanding that this is not a competitive category and you will be moving slowly.  For the In-Person 5K, the child in the stroller will not get a medal. Please note that anyone participating with a stroller will need to pay admission for their child in the stroller to enter the Zoo. There will be a 50% discount for the child in the stroller.

Course Amenities

Water Stations

• Pre-race area
• 3.5K
• Finish
• Post-race area

Port-o-lets

Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:

• Pre-race
• Course water stations
• Post-race area

To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.

Medical Services

Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.

A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the Toronto Zoo.

10K

Saturday September 16, 2023.

Calling all animal lovers!

Join us on Saturday September 16, 2023 to celebrate the 21st edition of the Oasis ZooRun!

This family-friendly event has a distance for everyone. You can choose from 10K, 5K, and CubRun distance options as well as the 15K Red Panda Rally (5K virtual & 10K in-person).

All participants will receive a souvenir shirt and finisher medal with this year’s featured animal, the red panda.

Show your support for the incredible conservation work being done by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy by making a donation during registration and fundraising.

Your registration includes:

• 10K/5K finisher medal
• Souvenir shirt
• Bib
• Complimentary admission to the Toronto Zoo on race day
• Complimentary parking at the Toronto Zoo on race day

Start Line

10K Start Time – 8:00 a.m.

10K Start Location – Parking Lot 1 of the Toronto Zoo

Participants will be assigned a start corral based on the expected finishing time submitted during registration.

Finish Line & Post-Race

The 10K finish line is located near the Savanna picnic area.

Course Map

Course Map Coming Soon

*Course Subject to Change

Course Restrictions

Entry Limit

10K: maximum 2,000 participants

For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.

Participants using Nordic Poles are welcome.

Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.

Time Limit

The time limit to complete the 10K course is 2 hours.

What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?

Course Amenities

Water Stations

• Pre-race area
• 3.5K
• 7K
• Finish
• Post-race area

Port-o-lets

Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:

• Pre-race
• Course water stations
• Post-race area

To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.

Medical Services

Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.

A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the Toronto Zoo.

CubRun (Ages 2–10)

Saturday September 16, 2023.

The Oasis ZooRun CubRun is a 400-800m event for children ages 2-10 years old.

• Children ages 2-5 years old should run the approximate 400m with a parent.
• Children ages 6-10 years old should run the approximate 800m on their own.
• All CubRun participants will receive a finisher medal upon completion of the event. This is NOT a timed event.

Your registration includes:

• CubRun finisher medal
• Souvenir shirt
• CubRun bib
• Complimentary admission to the Toronto Zoo on race day
• Complimentary parking at the Toronto Zoo on race day

Start Line

CubRun Start Time – 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The CubRun will start in multiple waves. Children will be assigned a start wave based on their age. Wave start times will be posted closer to the event date.

CubRun Start Location – Serengeti Bush Camp, in the African Savanna

Finish Line

The CubRun finish line will be located near the Simba Safari picnic site.

Please note — all children must be picked up by an adult at the finish area, following the guidelines below:

• All children will receive 2 identical bibs.
• One bib must be worn by the child participating.
• The second bib must be worn by the adult accompanying or picking up the child at the finish area.
• These procedures are in place for the safety of your children. Please respect our event staff as they take the time to check this at the finish area.

Course Map

400m & 800m (distances are approximate)

Course Map coming soon

Course Restrictions

Entry Limit

CubRun: maximum 850 participants

Adults

Adults should accompany their children ages 2-5 years old during the CubRun and strollers are permitted to start at the back. If the adult is not participating in the 10K or 5K events, half-priced admission must be paid.

Strollers

Strollers will be permitted for the In-Person 5K and the CubRun distances. Strollers are asked to start at the back with the understanding that this is not a competitive category and you will be moving slowly. For the In-Person 5K, the child in the stroller will not get a medal. Please note that anyone participating with a stroller will need to pay admission for their child in the stroller to enter the Zoo. There will be a 50% discount for the child in the stroller.

15K Red Panda Rally

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Back this year (with a new name), the Red Panda Rally! Join us for both the Virtual 5K and In-Person 10K races. Limited spots are available for this exclusive event, so sign up today.

Virtual Period (5K): September 1 – 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Race Day (10K): Saturday September 16, 2023

Your Registration Includes: 

• One (1) 10K/5K finisher medal
• One (1) souvenir shirt
• Bonus swag item (TBD)
• Bib for in-person 10K race
• Digital bib and certificate for virtual 5K race
• Complimentary admission to the Toronto Zoo on race day
• Complimentary parking at the Toronto Zoo on race day

Start Line

10K Start Time – 8:00 a.m.

10K Start Location – Parking Lot 1 of the Toronto Zoo

Participants will be assigned a start corral based on the expected finishing time submitted during registration.

Finish Line & Post-Race

The 10K finish line is located near the Savanna picnic area.

Course Map

Course Map coming soon

*Course Subject to Change

Course Restrictions

Entry Limit

10K: maximum 2,000 participants

For the safety of all participants, baby backpacks, skateboards, roller blades, Kangoo Jump shoes, animals and unauthorized bicycles & wheeled devices are not permitted in the race.

Participants using Nordic Poles are welcome.

Baby Strollers are welcome in the 5K event only.

Time Limit

The time limit to complete the 10K course is 2 hours.

What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?

Course Amenities

Water Stations

• Pre-race area
• 3.5K
• 7K
• Finish
• Post-race area

Port-o-lets

Port-o-Lets will be provided in the following locations:

• Pre-race
• Course water stations
• Post-race area

To avoid lengthy lineups and stress, please give yourself ample time to use the facilities.

Medical Services

Odyssey Medical will provide medical services on course and at the finish line medical tent.

A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance will be stationed at the Toronto Zoo.

Inputting Your Results

You can input your results from September 1 – 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Once you have completed your activity, you can track it on the Race Roster Results Platform by following these steps:

1. Login to your Participant Dashboard
2. Locate your Oasis ZooRun virtual race on the right side of your participant dashboard
3. Select the [Post Your Result] button under your virtual race
4. Add the duration of your run and/or walk
5. Select ‘Submit Results’

Elites and Awards

For all information on our Elite Hosting at Canada Running Series events in 2023, please click on the link below. 

ELITE ATHLETE INFORMATION

Hotels

Comfort Inn Pickering
533 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON, L1V 3N7
(905) 831-6200

Oasis ZooRun Special Rate: $139.00

Or call (905) 831-6200 to book your room! Mention “Oasis ZooRun” to receive the special rate. Limited number of rooms available. Reservations to be made by Friday, August 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Stay Connected

Use our official event hashtag #OasisZooRun to connect with our virtual race community. Join our Facebook Event Page and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @runcrs.