Nogawild Safari Run
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Georgia
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Nogawild Safari Run on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, in beautiful Cleveland, White! This exciting event features a 5K NOGAWILD Safari Fun Run/Walk that takes participants through the enchanting Safari Park and its surrounding woods. You'll encounter an array of fascinating animals, including penguins, honey badgers, camels, zebras, and capybaras. This year, don’t miss the chance to meet our friendly Scottish Highland cows right after the race!
The day kicks off with check-in at 7:30 a.m., and the first wave of runners will set off between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose between the challenging all-terrain 5K course, which includes gravel, asphalt, and exciting water crossings, or a 1-mile Kids/Family Fun Run that promises a wild experience for the whole family. Don’t forget, there’s also a Virtual Option for those who want to join in from afar! Each participant will receive a Safari Run medallion and a free raffle ticket, with prizes awarded to the top finishers. Plus, your registration includes admission to the Safari Drive-Th
The day kicks off with check-in at 7:30 a.m., and the first wave of runners will set off between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Participants can choose between the challenging all-terrain 5K course, which includes gravel, asphalt, and exciting water crossings, or a 1-mile Kids/Family Fun Run that promises a wild experience for the whole family. Don’t forget, there’s also a Virtual Option for those who want to join in from afar! Each participant will receive a Safari Run medallion and a free raffle ticket, with prizes awarded to the top finishers. Plus, your registration includes admission to the Safari Drive-Th
Organiser's Description
5k NOGAWILD Safari Fun Run/Walk. September 12th, 2026
Join us for a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly run/walk through our Safari Park and surrounding woods, where you'll run or walk by tons of animals, including penguins, honey badgers, camels, zebras, capybaras, and more! This year, we're also welcoming our Scottish Highland cows to the event. RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MEET OUR HIGHLAND COWS RIGHT AFTER THE RACE! YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT NOGAWILD AND THE ANIMALS HERE! [https://www.northgeorgiazoo.com/home.html]
Join us for this fun-run fundraising event to help support the efforts of Creation Encounters. You can learn more about their work here [https://www.creationencounters.org/].
COME PREPARED TO WALK/RUN ON AN ALL-TERRAIN COURSE.
Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:00 a.m.
- 8:30AM NOGAWILD SAFARI RUN/WALK 5K- About 3 total miles through the Safari Park. This course includes gravel, asphalt, mulch, uneven terrain, trail creeks, and woods, with 2 small water crossings (pavers/boards provided, or you can jump them if you'd like a challenge). Prefer to skip the woods? You can add another loop around Safari Park instead. Children under 4 are free with a participating adult.
- 9:00AM KIDS/FAMILY FUN RUN (1 MILE) - Take 1 to 2 laps around the Safari Park for a wild and family-friendly adventure!
- There will also be a Virtual Option for those who cannot join us in person but would still like to exercise and help support the animals!
EACH OPTION'S PRICE WILL INCREASE BY $5 ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FALL SAFARI RUN, SO GET YOUR SPOT EARLY!
Raffle and giveaway immediately follow the Safari Run. Awards will be given to the first 3 female and first 3 male finishers! Each Safari Run participant will receive one free raffle ticket and a Safari Run medallion. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present to win. Your registration for the Safari Run also includes admission to our Safari Drive-Thru after the event!
Please note: this is a fundraiser race and is not a timed race at this time. We encourage you to keep track of your own time with your watch.
We cannot wait to see everyone out there for the Safari Run! Thank you for signing up!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly run/walk through our Safari Park and surrounding woods, where you'll run or walk by tons of animals, including penguins, honey badgers, camels, zebras, capybaras, and more! This year, we're also welcoming our Scottish Highland cows to the event. RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MEET OUR HIGHLAND COWS RIGHT AFTER THE RACE! YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT NOGAWILD AND THE ANIMALS HERE! [https://www.northgeorgiazoo.com/home.html]
Join us for this fun-run fundraising event to help support the efforts of Creation Encounters. You can learn more about their work here [https://www.creationencounters.org/].
COME PREPARED TO WALK/RUN ON AN ALL-TERRAIN COURSE.
Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:00 a.m.
- 8:30AM NOGAWILD SAFARI RUN/WALK 5K- About 3 total miles through the Safari Park. This course includes gravel, asphalt, mulch, uneven terrain, trail creeks, and woods, with 2 small water crossings (pavers/boards provided, or you can jump them if you'd like a challenge). Prefer to skip the woods? You can add another loop around Safari Park instead. Children under 4 are free with a participating adult.
- 9:00AM KIDS/FAMILY FUN RUN (1 MILE) - Take 1 to 2 laps around the Safari Park for a wild and family-friendly adventure!
- There will also be a Virtual Option for those who cannot join us in person but would still like to exercise and help support the animals!
EACH OPTION'S PRICE WILL INCREASE BY $5 ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FALL SAFARI RUN, SO GET YOUR SPOT EARLY!
Raffle and giveaway immediately follow the Safari Run. Awards will be given to the first 3 female and first 3 male finishers! Each Safari Run participant will receive one free raffle ticket and a Safari Run medallion. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present to win. Your registration for the Safari Run also includes admission to our Safari Drive-Thru after the event!
Please note: this is a fundraiser race and is not a timed race at this time. We encourage you to keep track of your own time with your watch.
We cannot wait to see everyone out there for the Safari Run! Thank you for signing up!
Races
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NOGAWILD Safari Run/Walk 5K 8:00 Am
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.70
2 laps around our Safari Park. This course follows the Safari Drive-Thru road and trails with varying terrain. (gravel, asphalt, and mulch) Check-in between 7:00am and 7:30am -
NOGAWILD Safari Run/Walk 5K 8:30 Am
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Swag
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
2 laps around our Safari Park. This course follows the Safari Drive-Thru road and trails with varying terrain. (gravel, asphalt, and mulch) Check-in from 7:30am to 8:00am -
NOGAWILD Safari Kids & Family Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Swag
Sat 12th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
1-2 laps around the Safari Park with varying terrain. (gravel, asphalt, and mulch) -
Virtual NOGAWILD Safari Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
$43.40
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