Private Event!
No tricks, all treats, and a touch of spooky and sweet at the 9th Annual Monster Mash 5k Dash and Family Fun Day. Join us for a day of not so scary fun, and fitness. Lace up your sneakers and bring your family along to enjoy. We invite you and your family to dress up in your most festive costume! Employees can come dressed up for the 5k following the Zoo’s rules on costumes.
The Annual 5K Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Zoo Miami's special event area. There's something for everyone at this year's Family Fun Day!
This event is open to all ages and fitness levels; experienced runners will begin the 5K run at 7 a.m. They will be followed by the general race at 7:30 a.m. The course will go through the special events area at the park and along its perimeters. At 9:00am the 5k race start closes and at 10:00am the 5K awards ceremony will begin. At the completion of the run/walk, employees and their families will be able to join our community partners and groups with giveaways, prizes, and lots of valuable information. Shopping Area with treats and groovy seasonal merchandise to celebrate the fall holiday season
Some of the event highlights:
Celebrate our 5K racers and I Thrive Anniversary
Entertainment from Creative Entertainment Group
Food and refreshments featuring food trucks and other partners
Kid Zone with Rock Climbing walls, Bounce Houses, and fun for the whole family
Giveaways, contests and more
Registration Closes on October 18th, 2025
*T-shirt sizing and complete race day packet cannot be guaranteed to those who register after August 23rd, 2025.
Note: This will be an in-person event and all participants in attendance are recommended follow all applicable County, State and CDC guidelines.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.miamidade.gov/wellnessworks.
Place
Zoo Miami
12400 SW 152nd St
Miami, Fl 33177
Special Events Area