When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
702 S. Randall Ave, Madison WI
Distances
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
55–71°F · some rain risk
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2025
59–80°F
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56–74°F
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60–68°F
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2022
44–53°F
dry
2021
58–78°F
dry
2020
56–75°F
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2019
59–69°F
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2018
48–66°F
dry
2017
52–63°F
dry
2016
51–61°F
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About this race
🐾 Event Overview
- Race Date: September 27, 2026
- Location: 702 S. Randall Ave, Madison, WI
- Race URL: Madison Zoo Run
- Support: Fundraising for African wildlife rangers in Kenya
🏃♂️ Race Details
- Distance: 5k or 10k
- T-shirt: All participants will receive a Run Wild t-shirt
- Start Location: South gate on Vilas Park Dr for the 5k and 10k: North gate for the Kids Fun Run
- Schedule: 10k at 8:00 AM, 5k at 8:15 AM, Kids Fun Run at 9:30 AM
📦 Packet Pickup
- Pickup Location: Guest Services building at the Zoo
- Pickup Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM starting Friday, September 12
- Early Pickup: Encouraged to ensure availability of shirt sizes
- Day of Race: We cannot guarantee shirt sizes for late pickups
🌍 Impact and Support
- Fundraising: All proceeds support Henry Vilas Zoo and the Ol Jogi Wildlife Rangers
- Conservancy Size: 58,000 acres in Laikipia, Kenya
- Mission: Provide safe habitat for critically endangered species
- Community Collaboration: Rangers assist surrounding communities for conservation benefits
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