Run for the Animals 5K Fundraiser

✨ Event Description The Run for the Animals 5K Fundraiser is happening at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton, NJ on September 26, 2026. This community event features a 5K run and a 1-mile walk starting at 9 AM, with race shirts and awards for the top finishers. It’s family-friendly and dog-friendly along the race route, though dogs can’t go inside the zoo itself. Parking is available at Bridgeton High School, and there are bathrooms at the zoo and splash pad. The race runs rain or shine, and packet pickup starts at 8 AM in the zoo parking lot.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🏃 5K run and 1-mile walk: Choose your pace for a morning run or walk at Cohanzick Zoo.
• 👕 Race shirts: Everyone who participates gets a race shirt.
• 🏅 Awards: Prizes go to the top finishers in the race.
• 🐕 Dog-friendly route: Leashed dogs can join on the race path but not inside the zoo.
• 🚗 Parking: Use Bridgeton High School parking for easy access.
• 🚻 Bathrooms: Facilities are available at the zoo and nearby splash pad.
• 🚧 Road closure: Mayor Aitken Drive will be closed during the race.
• 🌧 Rain or shine: The event happens no matter the weather.

ℹ️ Good to Know Packet pickup starts at 8 AM race day at the zoo parking lot. This fundraiser supports Cohanzick Zoo’s efforts.