Wild Strides 5K
Updated
Tuesday, April 20, 2027, first start 6:00 PM, in Grand Rapids (1300 Fulton St. W). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoo at the Wild Strides 5K & Kids Half Mile, an evening of movement, family fun, and wildlife!
The Wild Strides 5K starts at John Ball Zoo, winds through the scenic Kent Trail, and finishes inside the Zoo.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Tuesday, April 20
2027 · in 164 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Apr 20, 2027
Opened Feb 1, 2027
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
59° / 36°F
Typical high and low for April 20, with a 46% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (4.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 8:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Tuesday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Lot One · freeunder 0.1 mi
- Lot Two · free0.2 mi
- Overflow Parking0.2 mi
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Concessions quick bite0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.3 mi
- Subway quick bite0.4 mi
- Tim Hortons cafe0.6 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Mon Apr 19
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.