Registration now open!
Run for the Animals is a fun, family friendly event to benefit the Cohanzick Zoo, and it’s back for year three!
The race will start and finish at the Cohanzick Zoo parking lot, 35 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton, NJ. Parking for the event will be at Bridgeton High School. Participants will be able to take a short walk from the side entrance down to the zoo. Bathrooms will be open in the zoo and at the splash pad. Mayor Aitken Drive will be closed to traffic 8:30am - 10:30am.
Packet pick up will be available race morning starting at 8am at the starting line, which is at the zoo parking lot, 35 Mayor Aitken Dr. in Bridgeton. The race starts promptly at 9am.
Race shirts are available free to those who to register before 9/11/2025. Following 9/12, race shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis.
NEW for this year! Leashed, friendly pups are welcome to join you on your run or walk! Please note that dogs are NOT allowed within the zoo, but may be walked along the exterior perimeter and race path.
Awards will be given to the top 3 Female and Male finishers. This race is RAIN OR SHINE!