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Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express

Q: How hard is the Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express 5K?

Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express is a 5K on a road course in Nashville, Tennessee. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express?

Race-day weather in Nashville can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 2:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express sell out?

Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

February 28, 2026

Nashville, Tennessee

Rolling Course

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Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

About the Race

Zoo Run Run Presented by Panda Express It's the 20th Anniversary of the Nashville Zoo's 5k Zoo Run Run! Join a herd of runners and walkers at Zoo Run Run for a winter 5K adventure! Bundle up, hit the trail, and gallop through the Zoo’s property, including areas not normally available to the public. Zoo Run Run is a rain, snow or shine event. WHEN: Saturday, February 28th, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm Day-Of Packet Pickup will open at 1pm for those unable to attend advance registration dates. Please ...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Zoo Run Run at Nashville Zoo presented by Panda Express 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.