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Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo 2026

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $35 · goes up to $46 on Oct 17, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Mini 1 Mile1 MileOct 17, 20268:00 AM$42$46 after Oct 17, 2026500
5k5KOct 17, 20268:45 AM$57$62 after Oct 17, 20261,000
Ninja Full Access SpectatorOtherOct 17, 202610:00 AM$35200
Wild NinjaOtherOct 17, 202610:00 AM$95$100 after Oct 17, 2026300
Virtual 5kVirtual5KOct 17, 20268:45 AM$57$62 after Oct 17, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $46 on Oct 17, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Mini 1 Mile: $42 until Oct 16, then $46 until Oct 17.
  • 5k: $57 until Oct 16, then $62 until Oct 17.
  • Ninja Full Access Spectator: $35 until Oct 17.
  • Wild Ninja: $95 until Oct 16, then $100 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $57, entry is about 63 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 35:36, about 11:28 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:19 and men in 31:17.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Mini 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

5k

274
finishers
44:41
median (14:23 /mi)
20:04
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
median 44:4123:271:15:36
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Mini 1 Mile

192
finishers
12:49
median (12:49 /mi)
6:08
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo?

At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 28:42 or better, the top quarter in 34:34, and half the field in 44:41; the last tenth came in after 1:10:23.

At the 2025 Mini 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 9:18 or better, the top quarter in 10:30, and half the field in 12:49; the last tenth came in after 21:59.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2032:2823:35
20-2933:5127:21
30-3933:1428:07
40-4933:2328:23
50-5931:5135:18
60-6956:5544:21

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 134 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 117 to 274 finishers, and the median time rose from 42:48 to 44:41.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025274 (+60%)44:41under 28:4220:04
2024171 (-4%)45:21under 30:3723:44
2023178 (+52%)44:37under 28:1522:20
202211742:48under 28:3122:11

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Virginia trail 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:34, against 29:28 in a typical Virginia trail 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.

  • 1 Mile: Faster than most US trail 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 10:30, against 11:46 in a typical US trail 1-mile race, so times here run 11 percent faster.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 17 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

GENERAL QUESTIONS. Can I register for an event on the race day? Yes, only if space is available. The cost of registration will be $40 for the Mini, $55 for the 5k, and $90 for the Ninja on race day and you can pay with cash or card. When…

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Race details

Where
8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 340 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Sep 24, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $46 on Oct 17, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
At $57, entry is about 63 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 274 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 44:41 and the winner ran 20:04.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:34, against 29:28 in a typical Virginia trail 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
Where does it start?
8300 Beaver Bridge Rd, Moseley, VA 23120.

From the organizers

Welcome to Run Wild Races at the Metro Richmond Zoo. For this event, we are celebrating the world of sloths!

Round up your herd; there is FUN for everyone. Choose from our 3 events: Run Wild Mini, 5k, and Ninja! Be sure to spot rhinos, zebras, cheetahs and other zoo animals along the race path! After you cross the finish line, each participant can visit the Zoo for FREE! Any spectators that come with you will receive a 10% discount off their zoo admission tickets for race day.

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