The Run Wild 5K is a 5K run/walk on May 16, 2026, at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park, and benefits the Orange County Parks Foundation. All participants will run through the OC Zoo and receive free zoo entry after

the event.

The OC Zoo is home to more than 100 animals, including a black bear, jaguar, mountain lions, a bald eagle, kit fox, ocelot, beaver, great horned owl, and more. Many of the animals are injured, orphaned, confiscated, or not releasable to the wild. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats and sheep.

Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience and help us raise funds to support these amazing animals.

Race & Pick Up Date: May 16, 2026

Registration & Festival Opens: 6:30 a.m.

Opening Ceremonies Begin: 7:15 a.m.

5K Walk/Run Starts: 7:30 a.m.

1K/Kids Walk/Run Starts: 7:40 a.m.

Event Concludes: 11 a.m.

LOCATION:

1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869

The OC Zoo is open 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Admission is $2 per person for ages 3 and older

Bib Pick Up - Participants can pick up their Bib and Shirt on Saturday, May 16 on-site Race Day, starting at 6:20 a.m.

Directions - 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 - Get Directions

Parking - OC Park fee of $5 per vehicle entry, follow the park signage for all parking lots near the Zoo

Can I run with my Dog? - Due to safety reasons the race does not allow participants to run with dogs.

Can I run with a stroller? - Yes, however we ask you to be mindful of your fellow participants and give yourself plenty of room. Please start at the back of the pack

Do parents need to sign up for the 1K/Kids Run to run with their child? - Only one parent may participate with their child on the course. Parents do not need to register for the 1K/Kids Run to be able to run along side their child on the course, but the only participants with a bib will receive a shirt and medal.