Run Wild Races

10/18/2026

Another successful Mini Mile and 5K in the books, all in support of pygmy sloth conservation! 🦥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

A little rain couldn’t dampen our spirits! Despite getting soaked, everyone came out with great energy, big smiles, and a whole lot of enthusiasm!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make today another memorable race! ❤️

10/01/2026

Our next Run Wild Races event is October 17! 🏃‍♂️🌿

This race supports the critically endangered pygmy three-toed sloth, found only on Isla Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama. All proceeds from the event go toward conservation efforts to help protect this incredibly rare species.

Choose your challenge:
🏃 1-Mile Run
🏃‍♀️ 5K
🥷 Wild Ninja outdoor obstacle competition

Run wild. Save wildlife.

PygmySloth SaveWildlife

10/10/2025

One more day until Run Wild Races for lions! 🦁🙌🏻

06/12/2025

🦁 ROAR for a Cause! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🐾
Join us October 11th for Run Wild Races – an unforgettable adventure at the Metro Richmond Zoo, where every step supports Lion Conservation!

🌟 Featuring 3 Wild Events:
🔥 1-Mile Mini – Perfect for families and first-timers
🔥 5K Race – Dash through and around the zoo trails
🔥 Wild Ninja Obstacle Course – Think American Ninja Warrior, zoo edition!

💪 Walk, jog, or sprint – all skill levels welcome!
🦓 You'll race alongside emus, bongos, zebras, giraffes & more!
🎟️ Every registration includes FREE zoo admission for the day!
🧡 100% of proceeds go to support lion conservation efforts in Africa.

🎉 Make your run count for something WILD!
🎟️ Prices start at $35

🔗 https://runwildraces.com/

Fun races for animal conservation + Free admission at the Metro Richmond Zoo

04/05/2025

Here is the shirt design for May 3rd race for Poppy and her wild Pygmies 😍😍

Sign to race and get yours!

09/25/2024

Check out our 1st collectable Keychain Medal!
Use as a medal on race day and as a keychain after.
(comes with a lanyard)

Who likes this over receiving just a medal?

09/18/2024

Check out some of our favorite kids finisher photos from last falls race for endangered rhinos!

Look out, our next race on September 28, 2024 is just 11 days away! Join us for a run to help endangered lemurs! Lemur Conservation Network will be there with Chick-fil-A Winterpock and others for some lemur fun!

Winners get to meet the zoos lemurs and get some chocolate that’s sourced from Madagascar Africa. Thanks Beyond Good by Madécasse for hooking us up with that chocolate!

09/18/2024

Check out some of our favorite kids finisher photos from last falls race for endangered rhinos!

Look out, our next race on September 28, 2024 is just 11 days away! Join us for a run to help endangered lemurs! will be there with and others for some lemur fun!

Winners get to meet the zoos lemurs and get some chocolate that’s sourced from Madagascar Africa. Thanks for hooking us up with that chocolate!