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Throo the Zoo 5K presented by Norton Audubon Hospital
November 13, 2021

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Dash over and join us for the 28th annual Throo the Zoo 5K run/walk. Enjoy the wildest 5K in town as you race “Throo” the Zoo alongside some of your favorite Zoo residents like giraffes, rhinos, flamingos, bears and more! All participants receive a free cotton t-shirt (with the opportunity to upgrade to a tech shirt for an additional fee), commemorative finisher’s medal and a ticket to the Zoo so you can return and enjoy your visit at a much slower pace.
Register early before the price goes up!
Early Bird Price (August 15 – September 30) | $30.00 |
October 1 – November 6 | $35.00 |
November 7-12 | $40.00 |
Day of Race | $50.00 |
Unable to make the race on November 13? Join us for the Throo the Zoo Virtual 5K.
The virtual race allows participants an opportunity to complete the 5K distance at their own pace on a date, time and course of their choosing. Participants will receive a commemorative finishers medal and t-shirt (with the opportunity to upgrade to a tech shirt for an additional fee).
Throo the Zoo Swag and optional tech shirt
Race Packet Pick-up Days
Drive-thru packet pick-up will be held at the Louisville Zoo in the bus parking lot.
- Thursday, November 11, (5 – 7 p.m.)
- Friday, November 12, (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
SHOW OFF YOUR FUN SIDE |
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COSTUME CONTESTThe Louisville Zoo will hold a virtual costume contest! It’s easy to participate: ♦ Dress in costume for the run. |
MESSAGE FROM THROO THE ZOO PRESENTING SPONSORNORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL |
Randy Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer for Norton Audubon Hospital, talks about the long partnership with the Louisville Zoo as the presenting sponsor of wildest 5K in town — the Zoo’s Throo the Zoo 5K.
Watch the Video… |