HENRY VILAS ZOO - RUN WILD 2025

🐾 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