Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash presented by Buckeye Broadband
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Toledo, OH
- 2 Hippo Way, 43614
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A family-friendly dash at the Toledo Zoo, offering competitive and non-competitive options, plus free zoo access for all participants.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Military & First Responders
Beginner Friendly
Family Friendly
Military & First RespondersGreat for: beginners, families
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash, a family-friendly event offering a variety of ways to participate. Choose from an accurate 5K race with chip timing and prizes, a non-competitive 5K walk, a Kids’ Fun Run, or the inclusive Zoo For All Walk. The 5K course winds through a local neighborhood before entering the zoo's Tembo Trail and Main Plaza. All registrants enjoy free same-day admission to the Toledo Zoo, with parking included.
What to expect
- Enjoy a unique course that takes you through a neighborhood and into the Toledo Zoo.
- Choose your pace with options like a timed 5K, a relaxed walk, a Kids’ Fun Run, or an accessible Zoo For All Walk.
- Stay and explore the Toledo Zoo all day, with parking included for registrants.
Standout details
- Free Toledo Zoo admission included
- Multiple distances for all ages
- Accurate 5K with chip timing and prizes
- Inclusive Zoo For All Walk option
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 0.4 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.70
Opens Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1K
Sat, May 16, 9:45 AM EDT · From $17.40
Opens Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.30
Opens Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingBased on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Please note: The deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is May 3. We will have some extra, but cannot guarantee a shirt to everyone. Please see the registration table after the race to inquire.
5K RACE/WALK: 8:30 a.m. (South/historic side of Zoo)
ZOO FOR ALL WALK (Accessible): 9:00 a.m. (North side of Zoo)
KIDS’ FUN RUN: 9:45 a.m. (in front of Aquarium)
LOCATION: Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way PARKING: Participants must enter through Anthony Wayne Trail entrance! Parking is included with entry fee.
Leap into fun and fitness at the Toledo Zoo's Dart Frog Dash!
The Toledo Zoo’s Dart Frog Dash is for the whole family! It offers an accurate 5k race with prizes, chip timing, a non-competitive 5k walk, Kids’ Fun Run and accessible Zoo For All Walk. The 5k course takes participants through the neighborhood to the west of the Zoo, through Tembo Trail and into the Main Plaza. The Kids’ Fun Run and Zoo For All Walk are within the safety of Zoo grounds.
All Dart Frog Dash registrants are welcome to stay at the Toledo Zoo for the day free of charge with parking included on race day (Anthony Wayne Trail lot).
The Zoo For All Walk at Dart Frog Dash offers a non-competitive walk focused on fun and access for all! This option is designed with inclusivity in mind.
We are working with the Toledo Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a "rolling pattern" so that as the last participant passes, the street will reopen and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience.
PACKET PICKUP INFO :
Registrants are HIGHLY encouraged to pickup their packet at Dave's Running. However, as an alternative, packets will be available for pickup on race morning beginning at 7am inside the Zoo.
Location: Dave's Running 5700 Monroe St, Sylvania, Ohio May 14 & 15, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
For Questions, call 419-385-5721 ext.2078
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