Run Wild Races

Run Wild Races

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Events are 1 Mile Mini, 5k, and Wild Ninja.

Run Wild Races has partnered with the Metro Richmond Zoo to bring fun and animal awareness to those who participate in our events and to raise animal conservation funds.

10/10/2025

One more day until Run Wild Races for lions! πŸ¦πŸ™ŒπŸ»

Bi-Annual Races for Animal Conservation 06/12/2025

🦁 ROAR for a Cause! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸΎ
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:
πŸ”₯ 1-Mile Mini – Perfect for families and first-timers
πŸ”₯ 5K Race – Dash through and around the zoo trails
πŸ”₯ Wild Ninja Obstacle Course – Think American Ninja Warrior, zoo edition!

πŸ’ͺ Walk, jog, or sprint – all skill levels welcome!
πŸ¦“ 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.

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

πŸ”— https://runwildraces.com/

Bi-Annual Races for Animal Conservation Fun races for animal conservation + Free admission at the Metro Richmond Zoo

Photos from Run Wild Races's post 04/05/2025

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

Sign to race and get yours!

Photos from Run Wild Races's post 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?

Photos from Run Wild Races's post 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 MadΓ©casse for hooking us up with that chocolate!

Photos from Run Wild Races's post 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!

08/29/2024

Raceday at the Zoo - September 28th 2024! Metro Richmond Zoo
Registrations include cool T-shirts, medals, timed results, and FREE Admission to the zoo!!
Event options:
1 Mile Mini - ages 4+
5k - age 6+
10k - age 12+
Wild Ninja - age 8+
Ninja Full Access Spectator - age 2+
100% proceeds benefit Endangered lemurs at Metro Richmond Zoo and Lemur Conservation Network.
Serious runners are welcome. Strollers are welcome. Walkers are welcome. Wild ones are welcome. Winners experience an animal encounter with the Zoo’s Lemurs!
Sign up now! www.runwildraces.com

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Richmond, VA
23173, 23218–23242, 23249–23250, 23255, 23260–23261, 23269, 23273–23274,