Run Info
2010 Run Day Schedule
| TBC | 10k Packet Pickup, 10k Chip Pick-up & 10k Baggage |
| TBC | ZooRun 10k Start |
| TBC | 5k Packet Pickup & 5k Baggage |
| TBC | Cub Run Packet Pickup — No cub run baggage check |
| TBC | 5k Fun Run/Walk |
| TBC | Cub Run |
| TBC | Awards Ceremony |
Packet Pickup
We recommend that you please pick up your race packet prior to race day.
IMPORTANT! Please bring a printout of your registration email confirmation OR a piece of photo ID to packet pickup.
A friend or family member can pick up your packet provided they have your email confirmation AND/OR a permission letter.
- Thursday October 14th and Friday October 15th
Location TBC - Saturday October 16th
Toronto Zoo: times TBC
ChampionChip Timing & Results by SportStats.ca
Please note: You can only pick up your timing chip on race morning — NO race week chip pickup.
You must have a chip in order to have a recorded time.
NO CHIP = NO TIME, No exceptions!
Your timing chip will be on a Velcro band which you must wear on your ANKLE. If you wear it on your wrist you will not get a recorded time. Take note that all timing chips must be returned following the event; there is a $50 charge for each timing chip that is not returned.
Getting There & Parking
The Toronto Zoo is located north of Hwy 401 on Meadowvale Road in Scarborough. Click here for Map and Directions to the Zoo.
Parking and Admission Information at the Zoo for Race Morning:
Participants receive complimentary parking and entrance into the zoo on race day. Participants leaving the zoo before 12:30pm can simply show their bib to security upon exiting the parking lot to avoid charge. Participants leaving after 12:30pm must first acquire a parking pass at Guest Services (near the front entrance) before exiting. Please have your bib ready to provide as proof of participation. Spectators can enter the zoo for half price on race day. Vehicles without participant drivers/passengers must pay for parking, which is $8.00 per vehicle.
5k Participants — please do not arrive at the Zoo on race morning until after 9:20am unless arriving with a 10k participant. The main parking lot will be closed off for the 10k start until 9:20am.
By TTC
The TTC operates two bus routes to the Toronto Zoo, from four rapid transit stations. At the Zoo, all TTC buses serve a bus stop conveniently located close to the main entrance.
The 86A Scarborough bus route operates to the Zoo from Kennedy Station every day during the summer. Buses run from about 6am to 8pm. After Labour Day, 86A Scarborough buses operate to the Zoo from Monday to Friday only.
The 85 Sheppard East bus route operates to the Zoo from Don Mills Station and Rouge Hill GO Station on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. 85A "Via Toronto Zoo" and 85B "To Toronto Zoo" buses serve the Zoo directly, from about 7am to 8pm. Other 85 Sheppard East buses serve the Sheppard Avenue/Meadowvale Road intersection, where customers can transfer to 86A Scarborough buses for the short trip into the Zoo.
Both TTC bus routes that serve the Zoo, as well as Don Mills Station, Kennedy Station, and Rouge Hill GO Station, are accessible to customers who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
For more route information, visit the TTC at www.ttc.ca or contact them at 416-393-4636.
By GO Train
The Toronto Zoo is just minutes from the Rouge Hill GO Station. Board a TTC 85 Sheppard East bus to the Zoo right at the station. For GO Train information, please visit www.gotransit.com.
Course Description & Maps
10k—Start time TBC. Run on the roads outside of the
Zoo, then run a scenic loop through the Zoo grounds. NO strollers or baby joggers permitted for the 10k.
See map: PDF, 187 KB
5k—Start time TBC. See lots of fantastic animals during your scenic
loop through the Zoo. The 5k walk is a fundraising event and is not
chip timed. Even for this event we don't recommend strollers and baby joggers because the
narrow paths make your strollers hazardous to other runners and walkers.
See map: PDF, 187 KB
Cub Run—Start time TBC. Children are encouraged to run this short (approximately 500 metres), scenic loop that runs right past the kangaroos, butterflies, and red pandas! Adults are welcome to accompany their children during the cub run but, ADULTS, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER for this event as the bibs, shirts & goodie bags are for CHILDREN ONLY!
Click map to view larger version (PDF)
Special Notice
Although the Toronto Zoo will be one of the most scenic runs you will do in Toronto, the course is not favourable to baby strollers and joggers.
- No strollers / joggers / wheelchairs in the 10k Event.
- 5k event strollers / joggers / wheelchairs are permitted but not recommended.
Absolutely NO PETS, they will not be permitted in the Zoo or on the Zoo grounds. Please leave Fido at home.
Water Stations
At the start, finish and on-course at 3.5k and 7k.
Baggage Check
Available for a donation of $2 (All proceeds go to the Toronto Zoo). You can pay in advance for your bag check at packet pickup (location TBC) or at the Toronto Zoo on run morning.
Please Note: 10k Baggage closes 20 minutes before start time to transport bags to the finish. 5k Baggage will not open until 9:15am and will be located beside 5k packet pickup at the main entrance to the zoo. All bags will be available for pickup after you are done your race just through the finishers' chute.
Port-o-Lets
Are available at the start and finish. Washrooms are located throughout the Zoo.