38th Annual Zoo Run Relay

Join us on 09/08/2024

(race date estimated)

38th Annual Zoo Run Relay Race Description

 3903 North St. Mary's St.

SATX 78212

Friday, September 8th,

All races begin at 6:00 pm 

Enter at Blue Gate

We are excited to welcome back all of our amazing supporters and runners to our 38th Annual Zoo Run Relay!  If you're unable to join us in-person this year, you can still support by registering for our virtual 5K.

In-person registration includes:

*access to the Runner's Village on race day

*two drink tickets on race day

 *custom, gender specific, Zoo Run shirt

*Zoo Run drawstring bag

 *one (1) complimentary adult standard admission zoo ticket.

Virtual 5K registration includes:

*access to submit your 5K time online

*custom print-at-home bib

*custom print-at-home finisher certificate

*custom, gender specific, Zoo Run shirt

*Zoo run drawstring bag

*one (1) complimentary adult standard admission zoo ticket 

The relay is a team of 4 people with each person running a 2.1 mile loop.

The Individual 4 mile is 1 person running 2 loops for a total of 4.2 miles.

The Individual 8 mile is 1 person running 4 loops for a total of 8.36 miles.

Virtual 5K - run wherever, whenever you choose until 9/30/23

CLICK HERE TO SEE A MAP OF THE COURSE (slightly different this year!)

CLICK HERE, to see video of last year's event!

All relay teams must have 4 different runners.  One runner cannot run multiple legs.

All Men's Team (Any Age)  

All Women's Team (Any Age)  

Co-ed Team (2 men/2 women – Any Age) 

Masters Men (Age 40+)  

Masters Women (Age 40+) 

Super Masters Men (Age 50+) 

Super Masters Women (Age 50+)

High School Open (Any gender combination; 9th-12th grade, but do NOT have to be from same High School) 

Family Open (Any gender combination) 

14 & Under Open (Any gender combination)  

Corporate Open (Any gender combination; Any age, All must be employed by same employer)  

Military/First Responders Open (Any gender combination; Any age; All must be active and/or retired Military/Law Enforcement/Fire Dept.) 

Odds and Ends (Anything that doesn't fit into one of the categories above) 

NO CHANGING OF CATEGORIES ONCE RACE STARTS.

STROLLERS:

This event is not a good fit for strollers along the route.  There will be fast people coming up from behind you on the trail portion of the event, and the transition area has people turned around in order to accept the hand off of the baton.  It's just too dangerous.

 Strollers ARE allowed in the Runners Village.

AWARDS:

     Relay:  Top 3 teams in each relay category, except Odds & Ends (1st place only).

     4 mile and 8 mile:  Overall Male/Female,  1st Place Age Group Winners

                                  15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Finisher medals to all the 4 mile and 8 mile finishers.

If you register for one of the individual distances and later want to change to the team relay, contact Lisa@solerssports to get that done!  Deadline, 9/7/23.

Easy team registration:

  1.  Pick a team captain, have them register (as the captain) and create a team name and team password.  The team captain can add all runners, if you choose, or just register him/herself.
  2.  Let your team members know your category and have them register as Teammate, click on your team name, and enter your team password.

It’s that simple!

Shirts will be ordered on 8/25/23, guaranteed shirt sizes IF registered by Aug 24th.

PRICE:

    Relay:  $40 - 6/1/23 through midnight 8/25

                 $45 - 8/26 until race time.

    4 Mile and 8 Mile:  $45 - 6/1/23 through midnight 8/25/23

                                   $50 - 8/26/23 until race time

    Virtual 5K - $40 until midnight 8/27/23, when virtual registration closes.

No refunds/deferrals are given for personal decisions not to attend, including injuries/sickness/work schedules.  Please see your confirmation email with instructions on how to sell/transfer your registration, or contact Lisa@solerssports.com for help with this task.

Packet Pick Up:

All team packets will be released to one representing member of team.  No partial packets will be released.

Thursday, 9/07/23, 11:00 - 6:00 pm, at the San Antonio Zoo's Education Center, 3903 N. St. Mary's Street.  To the right of the front entrance of the SA Zoo.  Look for direction signs.

Friday, (Race Day) beginning at 4:45 pm, Enter at the Blue Gate

Have questions?  Please contact:  Lisa@Solerssports.com

 


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    38th Annual Zoo Run Relay Where & When

  • Location: San Antonio, TX 78212
  • Race Date: 2023/09/08 06:00:00 PM (Friday)
  • Categories:
    • Individual 4 Mile Run
    • Individual 8 Mile Run
    • Virtual 5K
    • All Men's Team (Any age)
    • All Women's Team (Any age)
    • Co-ed Team (2 men/2 women) (Any age)
    • High School Open (Any gender combination 9th-12th grade)
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38th Annual Zoo Run Relay Reviews

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Review 38th Annual Zoo Run Relay

Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
First Time

Wow! I had an amazing time at the 37th Annual San Antonio Zoo Run. This was my first time. The Zoo staff was fantastic and seemed to enjoy themselves while serving others. The vibe was nice and it was well organized. Plus, it's all for a good cause. A win for everyone!

DE S. 1/1 found this review helpful.

5.0/5
Course: 3.5/5
Organization: 4.0/5
2017 Race Review
Review On:2017-09-16 16:12:27
Majestic Lioness

Awesome event, My son Jeff Tyler's 5th yr running in honor & memory of his son Roc who loved the Zoo. This year we had 6 of us Tyler's (Jeff, Kaycie, Dustin, Madison, Hannah & myself, & a cousin Brenda from CO, friend Crystal ) running in his honor! Our granddaughter Hannah was 11 yrs Old running on my team l. Very blessed

verified participant race review Karen T. has attended 0 times
32/187 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-09-10 07:50:45
First Time

Wow! I had an amazing time at the 37th Annual San Antonio Zoo Run. This was my first time. The Zoo staff was fantastic and seemed to enjoy themselves while serving others. The vibe was nice and it was well organized. Plus, it's all for a good cause. A win for everyone!

DE S. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
2.0/5
Course: 3.0/5
Organization: 1.5/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-09-11 20:16:02
Organize better please!!!

Water and cold towels should be at finish line and right at baton exchange. When runners finish at 90+ degree weather we want water. The exchange should not be so far from finish line and the announcers. It was very hard to hear anything and to see the next runner. The water stations at the course should be more visible or better labeled. The volunteers should make it more obvious by offering water in cups to the runners. When I’m running at 6-7 min/mi pace it is hard to see them. The water at the course was very warm also. We need ice cold water! The awards station was not obvious. Everyone was confused where to go. And the photographer was not in the right place either. For the price we were charged to sign up, i think we should have at least vegan options for food and more stations to get our “free” drinks. The line was ridiculously long. Others complained that for the price we paid we should have at least gotten finishers medal. I personally don’t care for that. There weren’t even gatorade!!! Those are things that us runners expect in races that are provided by other companies. I will not sign up for another race again.

verified participant race review Shay T. has attended 1 times
1/5 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 2.5/5
Organization: 1.5/5
2022 Race Review
Review On:2022-09-23 08:02:35
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Results are not posted from the race

Runner I. has attended 2 times
0/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2023 Race Review
Review On:2023-09-16 12:48:57
Zoo Relay in 104°

I just have to say that I was very pleased with the way you handled the heat !! Extra water stations, EMS on site, Zoo personnel everywhere. All Hands On Deck !! We appreciate your staff going above & beyond to make sure this run was successful. Thank you so much 💓

verified participant race review Anna C. has attended 3 times
0/0 found this review helpful.

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San Antonio, TX Weather

38th Annual Zoo Run Relay weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of September 8th, San Antonio, TX can expect temperatures between 75℉ and 91℉ with humidity around 69% and precipitation of 0".
    Last year the weather condition was Overcast.
  • San Antonio, TX current weather
  • Clear 79.3℉ Clear

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