Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Due to the safety of runners and the limited capacity of the course, we are unable allow any more registrants into the race as this event is officially sold out. Spectators can still purchase tickets with the link here.

Although we are sold out for this race, we have other races in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series which can be found here.

We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding. We hope you will consider joining us at one of our upcoming races, and look forward to seeing you at a future event!

Experience more than 70 larger-than-life, colorful displays throughout the race route through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. 

Registration Info:

Pre-registration through July 18 - $30 
Registration for July 19 to Race Day - $35

THIS RACE IS SOLD OUT

What You Get (5K & 1 Mile):

Custom race t-shirt
Participant Medal
Post-race refreshments
Admission to the zoo from 7 pm to 10 pm the evening of the race

Early Packet Pickup:

Monday, July 20th from 11 am - 1 pm
Hermes Sports & Events
Address: 2425 W 11th St #2
Cleveland, OH 44113

Race Day Info:

Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00 PM
5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk: 8:30 PM

Timing:

5K: Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk: Untimed

Race Day Registration is online only!

Supporter Information
ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member. 
Ticket prices are $22.50.
Admissions will be on hand to scan the online ticket on race day once it's purchased. The box office will not be open.  
Supporters must purchase tickets online only with the link below:

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets for Night of Race 

Strollers are allowed, but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.