City of Wheaton, IL

Temporary Road Closures for Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals; Bike Valet Parking Available!

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The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile is on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Please note these temporary road closures from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.:

Roads temporarily closed include:
  • Main Street, between Seminary Avenue and Hawthorne Boulevard
  • Wheaton Avenue, between Prairie Avenue and Wesley Street
  • West Street, between Oak Avenue and Northside Park
  • Seminary/College Avenue, between Hale Street and President Street
  • Union Avenue, between West Street and Scott Street
  • Franklin Street, between West Street and Scott Street
  • Lincoln Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Jefferson Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Madison Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Harrison Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Harrison Avenue, between Howard Street and President Street
  • Forest Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Oak Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Prairie Avenue, between West Street and Main Street
  • Thomas Road, between Papworth Street and Darling Street
  • Armbrust Avenue, between Papworth Street and Darling Street
  • Papworth Street, between Armbrust Avenue and Thomas Road
  • Wakeman Avenue, between Main Street and Santa Rosa Avenue
  • Cadillac Drive, between Santa Rosa Avenue and Webster Avenue
  • Webster Avenue, between Cadillac Drive and Forest Avenue
  • Webster Avenue, between North Path and University Place
  • Forest Avenue, between Howard Street and Webster Avenue
  • Howard Street, between Forest Avenue and Harrison Avenue
  • Howard Street, between University Place and College Avenue
  • University Place, between Howard Street and Webster Avenue
  • Cherry Street, between Harrison Avenue and North Path
  • North Path, between Cherry Street and Webster Avenue
  • Scott Street, between Franklin Street and Seminary Avenue
    View a map of the closures
During the event, these streets will be staffed with uniformed officers to assist and direct traffic. Please do not move the barricades to ensure the safety of the runners. Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and may choose to alter their travel route to avoid these areas.

Valet Parking for Bikes Available!
Race participants are encouraged to walk or bike to the race. For your convenience, the Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission is providing a free Bike Valet service from 6:30-11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the corner of Wheaton Avenue and Union Avenue for race participants. Simply leave your bike with on-site volunteers, and use a claim slip to retrieve it after the race.