SeaWorld's Rescue Run benefitting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Spend time with friends and family as you run, skip, jog, or stroll through SeaWorld’s Rescue Run! This inaugural event benefitting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the park’s picturesque pathways and catch a glimpse of SeaWorld’s animals before you cross the finish line at Shamu Stadium. There’s even an exclusive Killer Whale Educational Presentation at the conclusion of the event.

👶 Kids Run

The SeaWorld’s Rescue Run also features a fun packed Kids Run for participants ages 7 and under so it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family. With SeaWorld Animal Conservation themed awards, medals for all participants, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is certain to be a memorable day for racers of all ages. Your exclusive, Killer Whale Educational Presentation for all participants and a limited number of spectators is the perfect way to wrap up your race. Race participants and guests can then stay and play following the event with a special day-of ticket offer.

🌊 Conservation Impact

This family-friendly fun run benefits the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Since its inception in 2003, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has provided well over $17 million in grants to over 1200 organizations - from global organizations to grassroots groups.

🕒 Event Morning Timeline

• 5:45am: Registration and Packet Pickup opens (near SeaWorld main entrance)
• 6:45am: Parking lot closes - please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start
• 7:00am: START of the FUN RUN
• 9:15am: FREE Killer Whale Educational Presentation experience (20-25 minute show)

🎁 Amenities

• Fun Run: Be a part of the fun run entitled the SeaWorld's Rescue Run with a Kid's Run to follow
• Finisher Medal: SeaWorld's Rescue Run Finisher's medal for all fun run participants
• T-Shirt: Commemorative SeaWorld Rescue Run Race T-shirt (adult sizes & unisex)
• Water Bottle: Commemorative SeaWorld Rescue Water Bottle - this will be given out at the finish line with your commemorative finisher's medal!

👕 Race T-Shirts

All participants who register for the Fun Run Event will receive a 100% ring-spun soft cotton unisex t-shirt. Sizes are guaranteed through June 1, 2025.

🏅 Finisher Medals

All PAID participants will receive a custom SeaWorld's Rescue Run themed finisher medal that participate in the 3 Mile event & the Kid's Run! The Fun Run race will be capped at 3,000 race participants and the Kid's Run will be capped at 1,000 participants.

🐋 Killer Whale Presentation

All PAID fun run participants will have FREE access to this private and exclusive FREE Killer Whale Educational Presentation. This exclusive show will follow all events beginning approximately at 9:15am. The first 1,000 PAID Spectators will have the ability to see this exclusive Killer Whale Educational Presentation.

🌧️ Weather & Safety Information

Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In order to ensure the safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers and dogs are prohibited from the race course. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

💵 Registration Fees

SeaWorld's Rescue Run 5K Run - Adult 13 & older
$59.00 through May 24th
$64.00 from May 25 - June 20, 2025
$70.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

SeaWorld's Rescue Run 5K Run - Youth 12 & under
$44.00 through May 24th
$49.00 from May 25 - June 20, 2025
$55.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

Kids Fun Run
$15 thru June 20, 2025
$20 Day of Race [if not sold out]

For more details and to register, visit here.