Jungle Jog 5k

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 20, 2026 Join us for Jungle Jog 5K on July 19 at Seneca Park! Gather your herd and run, walk, or stroll through the only race in Rochester that starts in Seneca Park and navigates through the Seneca Park Zoo, before coming to a wild finish. Enjoy a morning of fun with family, friends, or colleagues that includes a warm-up session, animal ambassador meet & greet, and Kids Fun Run. Then use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo! >>> Early Bird Registration April 20 through July 4 <<< Check Back for a Wild Reveal Can you guess what Seneca Park Zoo animal will be featured on this year's Jungle Jog Swag for 2026? To be released in late April...! Get the Swag Participants receive the themed dry-wick t-shirt and can opt-in for a race medal. Register early to guarantee that your swag will be available at packet pick up. Do More Together! Take your support for Seneca Park Zoo further by becoming a “Fierce Fundraiser” and be entered to win exclusive animal experiences as you raise additional donations – all in support of your Zoo’s education and conservation programs. Scroll down to learn more! Jungle Jog is a 2026 Rochester Runner of the Year Series! Learn more by clicking the above link. Race Day Schedule Guided Warm Up at Starting Line - 7:30 a.m. 5k begins at 8:00 a.m. in Seneca Park Kid's Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. in Seneca Park, next to Wegman Lodge Awards given at end of race Location & Parking Jungle Jog begins and ends in Seneca Park near the Wegman Lodge and Trout Lake. Arrive through the St. Paul street entrance. Seneca Park parking lots will be open and available. Please note that parking is very limited. We encourage you to arrive early by 7:15 a.m. to give plenty of time to park and walk to the lower park and Starting Line. Premier Parking services will be on-site to help guide participants to available parking spots. The entrance to Seneca Pa