Brookfield Zoo Reindeer Run

Race Day Entrance and Parking
• Zoo Access: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo any time after
5:30 p.m. on November 15, 2025.

• Entrance & Parking: Please use the North Gate Entrance and park
in the North Gate Parking Lot. Parking at the South Gate Entrance
will not be allowed.

• Check-In & Swag Pickup: After parking, head into the zoo to
check in and collect your commemorative race swag. Please
note: early pick-up before the race is not available.

• Race Assembly: Once you’ve checked in and received your swag,
proceed to the Pavilions, where the race will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Race Information

• Join the Fun: The Reindeer Run is a fun run, where the focus is on
celebration and movement—no timing, just good cheer!

• All Ages Welcome: Whether young or young at heart, everyone is
invited to run, walk, or stroll along the festive route.

• Check-In: Start your adventure by checking in at the North Gate
Entrance and get ready to enjoy the event.

• Registration: To make your participation official, please register in
advance so we can prepare a fun welcome for you.

• Spectator Fun: Friends and family are invited to cheer along in
the North Mall areas, including the Start/Finish Lines, Pavilions,
and Carousel Plaza, making the run extra festive. Please note: the
Zoo is not open to walk outside of the running paths.

• Animal Safety First: To keep our animal friends happy and
comfortable, we ask participants and spectators to leave lasers,
kazoos, and loud bells at home. This helps ensure a safe and
peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.

• Holiday Magic: While you’ll get to enjoy the festive lights along
the Reindeer Run route, for a full Holiday Magic experience
throughout the zoo, we invite your family to visit on one of the
regularly scheduled Holiday Magic nights.

Race Day Schedule
• 5:30 pm - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo's
North Gate Entrance

• 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Pavilions open with music

• 7:00 pm - Reindeer Run begins