Zoo Miami
The Merrell Down & Dirty presented by Subaru will make a third visit to Miami, Florida on May 5, 2013! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more! Please note animals are NOT allowed in the park.
Call (818) 707-8866 ext 31 or email [email protected] to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).
Adult Racer ConfirmationAdventure Kids Presented by Paul Mitchell - Mile Racer Confirmation
Matchbox Adventure Kids - Dash Racer Confirmation
Registration Information
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Online Registration will close on May 2nd at 6pm PST
| 5K | 10K | |
| April 15th-April 28th | $70 | $80 |
| April 29-May 2nd | $75 | $85 |
| Race Day* | $80 | $90 |
*Provided the event is not sold out
VIP Parking is available at $20 per vehicle
Day of Race Details
Packet Pick-up Opens |
6:30 AM |
10K Start #1 |
7:30 AM |
10K Start #2 |
8:00 AM |
Expo Open |
8:30 AM |
5K Start #1 |
9:00 AM |
5K Start #2 |
9:30 AM |
Pull-up Contest |
9:45 AM |
5K Start #3 |
10:00 AM |
10K Award Ceremony |
10:00 AM |
5K Start #4 |
10:30 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
11:30 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
11:30 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
11:45 AM |
5K Award Ceremony |
12:00 PM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
12:15 PM |
Expo Close |
1:15 PM |
*PLEASE NOTE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK
Packet Pickup
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Footworks
5724 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Fl 33143
Parking Info
Parking Info Coming Soon!
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
The entire course is fast and flat and the first mile is no exception! Runners race on dirt and limestone tails that wind around the perimeter of Zoo Miami and the surrounding forests.
Mile 2
Mile two continues on the perimeter trail. On the runners left is a moat and on the right are thick woods. The trail opens into a field of avocado trees and runners make their way past an old barn as they turn around and head towards the finish.
Mile 3
Runners make their way through the inner zoo trails and finish with a straight away sprint before emerging from the trees and getting into the mud!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
The entire course is fast and flat and the first mile is no exception! Runners race on dirt and limestone tails that wind around the perimeter of Zoo Miami and the surrounding forests.
Mile 2
Mile two continues on the perimeter trail. On the runners left is a moat and on the right are thick woods. The trail opens into a field of avocado trees at the 5K/10K split. 10K’ers continue down the perimeter trail as the 5K turns and heads back through the inner zoo trails.
Mile 3
Runners are back on the perimeter trail with a great opportunity to make up some time or put some distance between themselves and the racer behind them.
Mile 4
Mile 4 takes runners through a brief section of trails in Larry and Penny Thompson Park and then around the beautiful lake situated outside of the animal enclosures at Zoo Miami. Keep an eye out for animals!
Mile 5
As runners make their way around the lake, they will have to opportunity to witness the exotic wildlife of the Zoo off to the left side.
Mile 6
The 10K course joins the 5K course just past the open field and finishes with a straight away sprint before emerging from the trees and getting into the mud!
Sorry, no pets are allowed at the MetroZoo. Guide animals are permitted.
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon!
2012 Course Map - Updated Map Coming Soon!
Lodging Information
Quality Inn South at The Falls
14501 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1)
Miami, FL 33176-7925
Call 305-251-2000 for reservations and reference “Merrell Down and Dirty” for special rates!
Hotel Indigo
7600 N Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
Call (305)595-6000 and say you’re with the “Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run” for specially discounted rates! You must book your room by 04/05/2022 to receive the discounted rates.
Comfort Suites
3901 SW 117 Avenue
Miami, FL 331
Call (305)220-3901 and say you’re with the “Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run” for specially discounted rates!