Jungle Jog 5k Run and Walk

  • Date Sun 20th July 2025 - Sun 3rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Rochester, New York
  • Price Free - $49.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable morning at the Jungle Jog 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in beautiful Rochester, Monroe! This unique event invites participants to lace up their running shoes and embark on an exciting journey through Seneca Park and the nearby Seneca Park Zoo. Whether you're an avid runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, this is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and family for a fun-filled day. The festivities kick off with a warm-up session, followed by a chance to meet animal ambassadors from the zoo, making it an experience to remember. Little ones can join in the fun with the Kids Fun Run, ensuring everyone has a chance to get active and enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, all participants can use their race bib for a complimentary day-pass to explore the wonders of the Seneca Park Zoo after the race. Don’t miss out on early bird registration, available now through July 6, and mark your calendars for a wild adventure you won’t want to miss!

Organiser's Description

Join us for our annual Jungle Jog 5K Run & Walk on July 20 at Seneca Park!
Gather your herd and run, walk, or stroll through the only race in Rochester that starts in Seneca Park and navigates through the Seneca Park Zoo, before coming to a wild finish. Enjoy a morning of fun with family, friends, or colleagues that includes a warm-up session, animal ambassador meet & greet, and Kids Fun Run. Then use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo!

>>> EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW THROUGH JULY 6 <<<

CELEBRATING OUR NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTERS
This year our Jungle Jog swag celebrates our playful and fun North American River Otters! There are six North American river otters at Seneca Park Zoothree females and three males. Ashkii, Sailor, and Gary are our adult otters. Most recently, on January 19, 2025, Ashkii and Gary welcomed three otter pupstwo females and one male.

Learn more about Seneca Park Zoo's otters HERE [https://senecaparkzoo.org/north-american-river-otter/]

GET THE SWAG
Participants receive the themed dry-wick t-shirt and can opt-in for a race medal. Register early to guarantee that your swag will be available at packet pick up.

DO MORE TOGETHER!
Take your support for Seneca Park Zoo further by becoming a FIERCE FUNDRAISER and win exclusive prizes as you raise additional donations all in support of your Zoos education and conservation programs. Scroll down to learn more!

JUNGLE JOG IS PART OF THE 2025 ROCHESTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES! [https://rochesterrunneroftheyear.org/]
Learn more by clicking the above link.

SCHEDULE

* 5k begins at 8:00 a.m. in Seneca Park
* Kid's Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. in Seneca Park, next to Wegman Lodge
* Awards given at end of race

LOCATION & PARKING
Jungle Jog begins and ends in Seneca Park near the Wegman Lodge and Trout Lake. Arrive through the St. Paul street entrance.

Seneca Park parking lots will be open and available. Please note that parking is very limited. We encourage you to arrive early by 7:15 a.m. to give plenty of time to park and walk to the lower park and Starting Line. Premier Parking services will be on-site to help guide participants to available parking spots. The entrance to Seneca Park will close promptly at 7:30am and not re-open until after the last person has completed the race. Participants will need to walk to the starting line located at north end of Seneca Park.

Packet Pick Up
The race-day packet includes your bib number and any giveaways (t-shirt, medal, Fierce Fundraising prizes) that are included with your registration. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF THE RACE TO PICK UP YOUR RACE MATERIALS! Others can get your packet for you, you just need to provide their name and/or registration confirmation. The event registration will close at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. No Day of Registration.

* THURSDAY, JULY 17 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @Seneca Park Zoo - 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621
* SATURDAY, JULY 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @Medved Running and Walking - 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618

HYDRATE & REUSE
We continue the commitment to our mission of conserving wildlife and wild places by keeping this a cupless race. We are encouraging all participants to bring a full bottle of water with them to use during the race. We will provide a refill station half-way through the 3-mile route and at the finish line.

Enjoy the Zoo After the Race!
Use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo!

Races

  • Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt & Medal)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Jungle Jog T-Shirt and Race Medal

    Sun 20th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $49.00

  • Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt, NO Medal)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $39.00

  • VIRTUAL Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt & Medal)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt and Race Medal

    $49.00

  • VIRTUAL Jungle Jog 5k Run or Walk (Shirt, NO Medal)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    $39.00

  • Jungle Jog Kids Fun-Run (10yrs and Younger)

    Sun 20th July 2025 (9:45AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Seneca Park, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, 14621, NY, United States

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