Ready, set, race! Brookfield Zoo Chicago to host Dino Dash Fun Run this spring

Brookfield Zoo Chicago is giving visitors two chances to race through Chicago this year, with one event set around dinosaurs and another tied to the holiday season. The zoo said the programs are designed for runners, walkers, and families looking for an active day out.

The first event is the new Dino Dash Fun Run, an upcoming two-mile run planned for Saturday, May 30. According to Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s press release, the race will connect with the zoo’s new Dinos! experience. Registration closes on Thursday, May 28.

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Participants who sign up for Dino Dash will receive a commemorative medal and free admission to the zoo on race day. The zoo also said runners will get complimentary Ferris Wheel and carousel rides.

Holiday run returns in November

Brookfield Zoo Chicago also added in its announcement that the Reindeer Run will return later in the year, on Saturday, Nov. 14. The three-mile event will be open to people who want to run, walk, or jog through more than two million holiday lights and large displays.

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Those who register for the Reindeer Run will receive a winter stocking cap, according to the zoo. Participants will also be among the first to see Holiday Magic!, the zoo’s seasonal lights event.

The zoo said both events are meant for a range of visitors, from people training for a marathon to families looking for a fun outing or a relaxed walk. More information on race registration and other zoo events is available at brookfieldzoo.org/events.