HENRY VILAS ZOO - RUN WILD 2025

🐾 Race Overview

• Event Purpose: For the second year in a row, we are running to support African wildlife rangers in the Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya!
• Participation: Everyone who runs or walks will receive a Run Wild t-shirt.
• Distances Available: You can sign up for Run Wild as a 5k or 10k distance.
• Big Fundraiser: Join us at the Zoo on Sunday, September 28 for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year!

⏰ Race Schedule

• 10k Start: The 10k race starts at 8am.
• 5k Start: The 5k run and walk starts at 8:15am.
• Stroller Information: Participants walking or pushing strollers will be asked to line up in the back of the queue.
• Kids Fun Run: The kid's fun run begins at 9:30am.

📦 Race Packet Pickup

• Pickup Location: Race Packets may be picked up before the race at the Zoo in our Guest Services building from 10am - 4pm starting Friday, September 12.
• Early Pickup Encouraged: We encourage participants to pick up their race packets early.
• Shirt Size Guarantee: We cannot guarantee shirt sizes if you wait until the day of the race to pick up your race packet.
• Race Day Pickup: Please note that waiting for race day may affect your packet experience.

🌍 Supporting Wildlife Conservation

• Use of Funds: All dollars raised at this year's race will directly support Henry Vilas Zoo and our wildlife conservation partner, the Ol Jogi Wildlife Rangers.
• Conservancy Details: Ol Jogi is a 58,000 acres wildlife conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya.
• Conservation Focus: They focus on wildlife conservation by providing a safe habitat for indigenous and critically endangered species.
• Community Involvement: Their wildlife rangers work closely with surrounding communities to assist them so they can derive support and benefits from this conservation work.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Run Wild 2025 Registration