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Important informations for runners

Here are important details to make sure you have a wonderful experience.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION

Along with your participation in this unique event in Quebec, you will receive:

  • An animated warmup session before the race
  • Music and animation 
  • The official ZOOGRANBY - RBC Medal
  • Timekeeping (5K and 10K routes only)
  • Snacks and refreshments after the race
  • Free access to the Zoo de Granby for the entire day

RETRIEVING YOUR RACE BIB AND T-SHIRT

We invite you to retrieve your race bib and T-shirt (if you registered with the Early Bird registration) at the Horace-Boivin Pavillion:

  • Friday September 19 between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday September 20 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m
  • On the morning of the race (please arrive at least 1 hour before your departure)

SHOES

For your personal safety, please wear the appropriate footwear. Sandals are not permited for the race.

FREE THE ANIMAL INSIDE YOU

Would you like to come to the Zoo wearing an animal costume? Go ahead! Get dressed up as your favorite or in any fun animal costume, and blend in with the environment! A special prize will be awarded to the best costume.

SOUVENIRS

On race day, you will be able to purchase souvenir items such as a reusable water bottle or a stuffed animal celebrating our felines!

FOOD AND WATER

It is your responsability to hydrate yourself properly before the race, especially if the forecast calls for warm weather. Volunteers will be offering water at specific stations from the starting time. As your arrive at the finish line, you will be offered snacks and refreshments.

STROLLERS

Strollers are welcomed and must start out at the end of each corral, no matter the speed you registered in your registration form.

PARKING

You will be able to use the Zoo parking areas located at 1050 N. David-Bouchard Blvd., Granby QC J2H 0Y6. After parking your vehicule, find your way to the "village" located in front of the Horace-Boivin Pavillion.

ZOO ENTRANCE (INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION)

  • The Zoo will open with its regular schedule activites at 11:00 a.m.
  • After finishing your race, on presentation of your bib at the gate, you will get access to the site
  • People who are not registered in the race will be able to purchase an entrance ticket at the regulare fall rates at the Zoo ticket office starting at 10:30 a.m.

ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMES DURING THE EVENT

We have organized a special area just for kids with inflatable games, mascots and fun make-up. Do not let children unattended, please keep an eye on them at all time!