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Zoom Through the Zoo 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom Through the Zoo 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 24, 2026 | 1,500 |
| Zoom Through the Zoo Kids Fun Run | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Zoom Through the Zoo 5K: $35 until Oct 23, then $40 until Nov 11, then $45 until Nov 14.
- Zoom Through the Zoo Kids Fun Run: $15 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Greenville runs 35:27, about 11:25 a mile, based on 38 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:32 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Zoom Through the Zoo 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)769
finishers
32:22
median (10:26 /mi)
15:15
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Zoom Through the Zoo 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Zoom Through the Zoo 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:35 or better, the top quarter in 26:54, and half the field in 32:22; the last tenth came in after 50:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:26 | 20:32 |
| 20-29 | 23:57 | 18:43 |
| 30-39 | 22:31 | 20:49 |
| 40-49 | 25:32 | 21:18 |
| 50-59 | 30:15 | 21:07 |
| 60-69 | 27:50 | 22:39 |
| 70+ | n/a | 27:47 |
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
Down 7 percent since 2022.
829
2022
798
2023
683
2024
769
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Zoom Through the Zoo 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 829 to 769 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:57 to 32:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 769 (+13%) | 32:22 | under 23:35 | 15:15 |
| 2024 | 683 (-14%) | 32:10 | under 23:14 | 15:40 |
| 2023 | 798 (-4%) | 32:27 | under 23:22 | 16:56 |
| 2022 | 829 | 33:57 | under 23:26 | 15:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:54, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 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 November 14 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 76°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 Zoom Through the Zoo 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt in unisex and youth Sizes; Extra T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025), 2024 (Nov 16, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022), 2021 (May 8, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Zoom Through the Zoo 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
- 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 769 runners finished the Zoom through the Zoo 5K; the median finish was 32:22 and the winner ran 15:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:54, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29601.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for Greenville’s only 5K with a loop through the Greenville Zoo!
Zoom Through the Zoo is a fundraiser for the Greenville Zoo, presented by the Greenville Zoo Foundation and is a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event. Our race also includes a Kids Fun Run!
RACE INFORMATION
DATE: November 14, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM - Kids Fun Run | 8:15 AM - 5K
PACKET PICKUP Dates/Times:
Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
Friday, November 13 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville
Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville