Waterstone Mortgage Run for the Zoo

Join us on 05/01/2025
(race date estimated)

Waterstone Mortgage Run for the Zoo Race Description


We are looking forward to safely welcoming back participants on Sunday, May 1, 2022! 

In-person events include a Half Marathon, 10K, 5k Timed Run, 5K Fitness Run/Walk, and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk that journeys into the back of the Zoo!
This year, we are also featuring a Virtual Full Marathon!

Organized by the New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS), this event was started in 1985. Since then, Run for the Zoo has become one of Albuquerque's most cherished events

Run for the Zoo is a fundraiser that directly contributes to NMBPS' mission of "Making the exceptional possible at the ABQ BioPark."

We hope you join us and thank you for your support.

 

 

 


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  • Waterstone Mortgage Run for the Zoo Where & When
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Race Date: 2022/05/01 07:00:00 AM (Sunday)
  • Categories:
    • Half Marathon
    • 10K Timed Adult
    • 10K Timed Youth
    • 5K Timed Adult
    • 5K Timed Youth
    • 5K Fitness Fun Run/Walk Adult
    • 5K Fitness Fun Run/Walk Youth


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Waterstone Mortgage Run for the Zoo Reviews

4.9 - 18 reviews

Review Waterstone Mortgage Run for the Zoo

Most Helpful Review
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.5/5
Ms

I loved going on my own. Atmosphere different but nice. My first time and heat was tough but nice to get out.

most helpful race review Natalie R. 2/4 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-18 15:47:48
Very Nice Day

Was going to do my 5K on Sunday, but was very windy. Got down to zoo about 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 18. Did a very close approximation of real course. About a minute faster than last year, which 1st in age group then. Hopefully same this year. 70-74.

verified participant race review Rod G. has attended 5+ times
2/2 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 4.5/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-19 17:34:03
Special race for a special time

So glad I was able to participate in this special run. :-) I ran a familiar 10K route this morning before it got hot or windy. I look forward to participating in the future. Stay safe and healthy.

verified participant race review Mike M. has attended 2 times
2/2 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-21 12:09:32
Anastasia

Perfect way to do this- perfect course, perfect day, with my dog, no other people in sight... would do it this way again!

verified participant race review Anastasia N. has attended 2 times
2/2 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-24 09:51:52
Thanks for the Opportunity

Had a Nice 5k walk up on Tramway walking path. Wore last years T-shirt and saw others doing it as well. Glad to Donate for the Animals and those Helping them. Keep taking Good care of Them! See You Next Year :)

verified participant race review Clint H. has attended 2 times
2/2 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-07 14:23:58
Run for the Zoo

Run for the Zoo, now virtually too!

verified participant race review Angel P. has attended 5+ times
1/16 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 4.5/5
Organization: 4.5/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-18 21:08:51
Run for the Zoo STILL going strong

I'm so glad this was organized. I did the very first Run for the Zoo; and with the exception of some off years, I've done every year since. Great "virtual" event!

verified participant race review Kathryn C. has attended 5+ times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2020 Race Review
Review On: 2020-05-24 09:47:10
race

glad we could do this this way to support the zoo in albuquerque

verified participant race review john s. has attended 2 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 4.5/5
Organization: 4.5/5
2021 Race Review
Review On: 2021-05-03 18:17:10
None stay at home person

I’ve decided to do this challenge this year, and I enjoyed it.

verified participant race review Marlene H. has attended 1 times
1/1 found this review helpful.
5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2021 Race Review
Review On: 2021-05-03 19:49:54
Virtual 5k complete!

Post COVID in Feb. it was a little more challenging this time and I did 5k instead of 10k. Still eeked out an avg 11:33 a mile total time 34 minutes 20 seconds!

verified participant race review Luciano V. has attended 2 times
1/1 found this review helpful.

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