About the Miller Park Zoo Stampede
The course runs through Miller Park, into the surrounding neighborhood, and loops through the zoo itself, which gives it a character you do not find at most road races. The zoo section alone makes it worth showing up for. The course is certified, so the distance is honest, and the terrain is park and neighborhood streets.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the park pavilion, with race-morning pickup available there as well. After the race, the pavilion hosts a post-race gathering with snacks, drinks, and a live animal encounter, which tends to draw a crowd well past the finish line.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles3/6/2027 10:00$35
3K Walk (Not Timed)3/6/2027 10:00$35
0.25 Miles3/6/2027 09:30$15
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