Run Wild at the Zoo
Thank you for joining us for the Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun presented by CommunityCare on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Your participation helped fund the Clayton and Gina Hughes Family Giant Anteater Habitat, set to open Fall 2025. Thank you for helping us build a bigger, better Tulsa Zoo!
2025 Pricing
| Race Category | Early Bird Pricing (Before March 14) | Regular Pricing (After March 14) |
|---|---|---|
| MedWise 1-Mile Fun Run | $25 | $30 |
| 5K | $35 | $40 |
| 10K | $45 | $50 |
| T-Shirt Only | $25 | $25 |
Entry fees include race bib, finisher medal, access to post-race hospitality area and free entry into the zoo afterward. T-shirts are guaranteed if registered by March 14, 2025.
All ages are welcome and strollers can be included in the MedWise 1-Mile Fun Run and 5k Run.
Packet pickup and race registration will not be available on race day. Please save and read your email confirmation for further instructions.
School Group Registration
The Tulsa Zoo is proud to support our local area school districts with special discounts, school rebates and cash prizes for groups with the most racers! If you want to take part, please contact us at [email protected] and learn how!
Family and Friends
Spectators are welcome to cheer runners along at the finish line and enjoy free entry into the zoo afterward.
All attendees need to be inside the zoo by 10 a.m. with no re-entry privileges allowed.
Please allow at least 20 extra minutes to your normal driving time for race day traffic. The Mohawk Park entrance is off East 36th Street North which can be accessed via Harvard, Yale, Sheridan (usually the busiest) or Highway 169.
All participants and spectators need to be inside the Mohawk Park gates and parked by 8:20 am. Because this is a safety issue, no exceptions or refunds will be given due to late arrival. Gates will re-open at 10 am.
There are two ways to access the main zoo parking lot on race day:
- Off 36th Street North through Mohawk Park main entrance (gps address: 4099 Chickasaw Drive, Tulsa Ok 74115)
- Alternate zoo entrance – Turn on North Winston Avenue west of Yale Avenue off East 36th Street North. Winston Avenue merges with Mohawk Boulevard. Follow Mohawk Boulevard around the golf course and into the zoo parking lot.
Please Note: Due to the course location, Mohawk Park Gates will be CLOSED with no access from 8:20 am – 10:00 am.
No exceptions or refunds will be given for late arrivals as this is a matter of safety. Please add extra time to your travel plans.
• If you need to leave before the gates re-open, please use Creek Dr.
Wednesday, April 9 – Friday, April 11 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tulsa Zoo West Gate Entrance – 6421 East 36th Street North Tulsa, OK 74115
Packet pickup for multiple people is an option. Have them forward their registration info to you.
Please note: If you are part of a School Group or Corporate Team and are unsure if you should pick up your race packet at packet pickup, please reach out to your school or business representative for further instructions.
If you paid to have your race packet shipped to you those shipments will begin after April 1st.
There will be NO PACKET PICKUP OR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY!
Packet pickup will not be available on race day. Race registrations include a commemorative t-shirt and race bib available for pickup before the race. Please save and read your email confirmation for further instructions.
7:30 a.m. – Pre-race warm up
8 a.m. – MedWise 1-Mile Fun Run begins
8:00 a.m. – Fun Run Fun Zone and 5k/10k hospitality areas open
8:20 a.m. – Mohawk Park gates closed – All cars must be parked
8:30 a.m. – 10k run begins
9 a.m. – 5k run begins
Activities
Join us post-race at the COUNTRY Financial Finisher Zone for refreshments and music.
Everyone present is welcome to stay and enjoy all parts of the zoo for the rest of the day
Admission fee applies after 10 a.m.
Awards
All race runners who cross the finish line will receive a finisher medal, with special announcements and additional prizes awarded to the top three finishers. Award ceremonies are held at the conclusion of each race.
Participating school groups, both large and small, can also compete to win additional prizes!
Custom certificates for all finishers and official race results will be available online.
Reusable Tote Bag Contest
Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun 2025 Tote Bag Contest is Closed for Submissions
Create a design inspired by the Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun presented by CommunityCare, the Tulsa Zoo and regional wildlife for a chance to have your artwork featured on a reusable tote bag!
Artists entering the reusable tote bag contest must be Oklahoma residents and at least 14 years of age.
- Create one original design inspired by the Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun presented by CommunityCare, the Tulsa Zoo and regional wildlife.
- Submit your artwork and entry form by Monday, March 3, by 4 PM CST to:
COUNTRY Financial® Reusable Bag Contest
8282 S Memorial Dr | Ste. 205
Tulsa, OK 74133.
To see the official rules and download the entry form, click the links below.
- Theme: Must include the phrase “2025 Tulsa Zoo Run” and use imagery inspired by ZooRun, the Tulsa Zoo, and regionally-specific species.
- Medium:
✅ Hand-drawn or digital
✅ Allowed: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, tempera, gouache, ink, pastel, crayon, or colored pencil
❌ #2 lead pencil as the primary medium is NOT accepted
- Paper Requirements:
✅ Must be on unlined, white paper
✅ Vertical format: 7” (width) x 7” (height)
✅ Must be mounted on cardstock or cardboard using adhesive spray, rubber cement, or tape.
- Digital Requirements:
✅ Computer-aided drawings accepted
✅ Any pictures used must be original —no copyrighted materials allowed.
Each entry must also have a completed Entry Identification Form attached to the back.
Winner will be chosen by a team of judges designated by COUNTRY Financial. The judging criteria will be based on:
- Use of imagery inspired by ZooRun, the Tulsa Zoo, and regionally specific species.
- Illustrating the uniqueness and spirit of the city.
- The entrant receiving the highest number of votes in the final round will be the Grand Prize Winner, and two runners-up will be selected as Second Prize Winners.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card, and the two runners-up will each receive a $50 Visa gift card.
The Grand Prize Winner’s design will be featured on the reusable tote bags. These tote bags will be given away at the COUNTRY Financial Finisher Zone after the race!
There are also school incentive prizes. To learn more, view the official rules below.
FAQ
Now in its 55th year, Oklahoma Central Credit Union ZooRun presented by CommunityCare is the second-oldest running event in Tulsa. With a 10k, 5k and the MedWise 1-mile FunRun, there is a pace for everyone!
This year, proceeds from this event go toward funding the Clayton and Gina Hughes Family Giant Anteater Habitat. This new exhibit is scheduled to break ground in 2025, in time for a fall ribbon cutting.
Runners will receive a t-shirt if they register by Friday, March 14th.
Yes! Strollers are allowed in the MedWise 1-mile Fun Run and 5k run ONLY. Please stage yourself at the back of the pack for the safety of the other runners. You will not need to register your child if they stay in the stroller for the race.
The 5K and 10K is sanctioned and certified by the U.S. Track and Field Association. Professional race timing will be managed by the professionals at RunFAR Racing Services. The timing will not begin until you have crossed the starting line so don’t panic at the size of the crowd! If you are a faster runner, we recommend you begin at or near the starting line. After the race, scan your bib’s QR code to view results.
The 10k and 5k have the same start location. The MedWise 1-mile Fun Run starts inside the zoo near the Gift Shop. All races will finish inside the zoo. View the course map here.
Yes, but please note that the MedWise 1-mile Fun Run and 5k have different start locations. View the course map here.
Pets are not allowed in the zoo. Please leave your pets at home; not in your car, no matter the temperature outside. Service dogs, however, are allowed on zoo grounds.
Yes, with the exception of alcoholic beverages and glass containers.
There will not be a scheduled rain date. In case of rain or severe weather, no refunds will be given, and all registration and sponsor fees will be considered a tax-deductible donation minus goods and services.
The gates close at 8:20 am on race day for the safety of the runners. The 10k begins in Mohawk Park at 8:30 am, so all cars must be parked in the zoo lot before that time. No exceptions or refunds will be given due to late arrival. Gates re-open at 10 am.
YES! Families can enter the zoo for free until 10 am to cheer runners on at the finish line and enjoy a day at the zoo afterwards. Re-entry after 10:00 am is subject to added fees.
Yes! It takes over 100 volunteers to make our race a success. Please contact our Volunteer Manager, Susie Webb at [email protected] or 918-669-6222 for more information.
Please contact us for more information: [email protected]
Yes! Please contact us for more information: [email protected]
This year, proceeds from this event go toward funding the Clayton and Gina Hughes Family Giant Anteater Habitat. This new exhibit is scheduled to break ground in 2025, in time for a fall ribbon cutting.
2025 Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Race Sponsor
Supporting Team Sponsor
Contributing Sponsors
Individual Sponsors
Empire Roofing | Mix 96.5 and K95.5 | Scheels | Tulsa ER & Hospital
Spectator Sponsors
American Waste Control, Inc. | Mazzio’s | Webco Industries | Western Sun Federal Credit Union
T-Shirt Sponsor
DJ Sponsors
Mix96.5 | K95.5
Special Thanks
Church’s Texas Chicken | Evergreen Coffee Co. | N. Costco Wholesale | Ruby Clay Company | Smoothie King | Sprouts Farmers Market Tulsa
