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Earn Your Stripes at Minnesota Zoo's Tiger Tracks 5K

Register for the Minnesota Zoo's annual 5k and kids run to support the zoo's conservation programs.

Registration is open for the 's annual Tiger Tracks 5K and kids half-mile and mile runs, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, Aug. 25.

The 5K begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 25, while the kids races take off at 8:45 a.m. Proceeds from registration fees go to the conservation programs the zoo supports.

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Registration can be completed in advance—online or by mail—or on site the day of the race.

Registration fees, which include zoo admissions, T-shirt and refreshments, are:

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  • 5K pre-registration (until Aug. 23): $25
  • 5K race day registration: $35
  • Kids' Run pre-registration (until Aug. 23): $15
  • Kids Run race day registration: $25

Online registration is available here.

Entrants also can register by mail; the form to fill out is here, and checks can be made to the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. Mail to:

Minnesota Zoo Foundation
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN  55124

Visit the Minnesota Zoo's website for more information about registration packet pickup and the race itself.


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