Run Wild 5K @ the Metro Richmond Zoo!
A Namibia Event on 2020-09-19 00:00:00
The 1st bi-annual Run Wild 5k coming this Fall 2020!
Welcome to the Run Wild 5k event at the Metro Richmond Zoo. This year we are celebrating the world's fastest, endangered species – the African cheetah!
Experience the Zoo from a whole new perspective! Come out for some exercise and lots of FUN, on Saturday, September 19th or 26th! Grab your racing shoes and get ready to sprint around the perimeter of your favorite local zoo – the Metro Richmond Zoo (including their Cheetah Conservation Center!) Your morning will consist of a 3.1 mile run or walk. This all-terrain course takes you around the perimeter of the Zoo as you dash by rhinos, zebras, cheetahs and more! After you cross the finish line, each runner can visit the Zoo for FREE! Any spectators that come with you will receive a 10% discount off their zoo admission tickets for race day.
SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
"The cheetah is Africa’s most endangered cat. In 1900, the cheetah population was around 100,000 individuals. However, due to habitat loss, human conflict, and illegal animal trade, the cheetah’s current wild population is in drastic decline. It is estimated there are around 7,000 cheetahs left in the wild. As of today, the cheetah inhabits only 23% of its historic African range. Cheetahs in the wild have an extremely high mortality rate. 90% of cubs die within the first three months of life. 50% of these deaths are attributed to predation and the other 40% fall victim to a lack of genetic diversity." – Metro Richmond Zoo
100% of Run Wild's net proceeds from this race will benefit the African cheetah through these 3 reputable organizations. Click on their links to see how they are making important contributions to mitigate this species' extinction.
- Metro Richmond Zoo's Cheetah Conservation Program
- Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, Africa
- Cheetah Conservation Botswana Botswana, Africa.
WHEN
Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, September 26th
TIME
8:00 am – 12:00 pm with start waves every 15 minutes
WHERE
Metro Richmond Zoo
COST
Run Wild 5k – (Non Zoo Member) (Zoo Member) Pre-registration
Run Wild 5k – (Non Zoo Member) (Zoo Member) Same day registration
AGE
Runners must be at least 8 years old to run
Runners 8 -11 years old must have an adult run with them
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Each participant will receive a Run Wild 5k t-shirt, race number, timed run/results, post race refreshments, and a FREE daily ticket into the Zoo! (Zoo ticket valid race day only)
ZOO MEMBERS
If you are a current Zoo Member, follow the prompt at the end of registration to receive off your entry.
Zoo Members must provide their membership card for validation on race day at the check-in; otherwise you will be charged the remaining fee before race entry.
PARKING
Parking is FREE. Please follow parking attendants as they will guide all runners/spectators into a designated parking lot.
at Postal code 23120, United States
Moseley, United States
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