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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $42$46 after Oct 17, 2026 | 500 |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $57$62 after Oct 17, 2026 | 1,000 |
| Ninja Full Access Spectator | Other | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $35 | 200 |
| Wild Ninja | Other | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $95$100 after Oct 17, 2026 | 300 |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 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.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $46 on Oct 17, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $57, entry is about 63 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
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.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results for Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:28 | 23:35 |
| 20-29 | 33:51 | 27:21 |
| 30-39 | 33:14 | 28:07 |
| 40-49 | 33:23 | 28:23 |
| 50-59 | 31:51 | 35:18 |
| 60-69 | 56:55 | 44:21 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 134 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 117 to 274 finishers, and the median time rose from 42:48 to 44:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 274 (+60%) | 44:41 | under 28:42 | 20:04 |
| 2024 | 171 (-4%) | 45:21 | under 30:37 | 23:44 |
| 2023 | 178 (+52%) | 44:37 | under 28:15 | 22:20 |
| 2022 | 117 | 42:48 | under 28:31 | 22:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Run Wild Races XIII: Sloth Run Fall 2026 @ the Metro Richmond Zoo cover on their registration page, in brief.
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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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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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