TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K at Tanganyika
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 4:30PM CDT
- Location Goddard, Kansas
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K on Saturday, April 18, 2026, held at the beautiful Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Sedgwick! This vibrant event promises a memorable experience as you "Run for the Wild" alongside family, friends, and incredible wildlife. Whether you're trotting, jogging, walking, or strutting your stuff, everyone is welcome to participate in this family-friendly race.
Dressing up in your most creative or comical costume is encouraged, adding an extra layer of fun to the festivities. The race kicks off at 4:30 PM, with chip timing ensuring your performance is accurately recorded. Enjoy a scenic course marked with clear signage and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and special meet-and-greet opportunities with the park's animal ambassadors. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness, community, and wildlife adventure at the TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K!
Dressing up in your most creative or comical costume is encouraged, adding an extra layer of fun to the festivities. The race kicks off at 4:30 PM, with chip timing ensuring your performance is accurately recorded. Enjoy a scenic course marked with clear signage and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and special meet-and-greet opportunities with the park's animal ambassadors. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness, community, and wildlife adventure at the TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K!
Organiser's Description
TJS TIGER TROT
April 18, 2026 Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Get ready to Run for the Wild! The TJs Tiger Trot 5K brings the fun, the family vibes, the costumes, and the animals all together at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Come dressed in your fiercest (or funniest) outfit and enjoy an evening surrounded by wildlife, community, and roaring good energy.
This family-friendly 5K welcomes all paces trot, jog, walk, or strut like the main character.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, April 17, 2026
* Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
* 535 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
* 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Race Day Pickup April 18
* Tanganyika Wildlife Park
* 1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052
* 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
* 3:00 4:30 P.M. Race Day Packet Pickup
* 4:10 P.M. Pre-Race Warmup
* 4:30 P.M. TJs Tiger Trot Starts
* 5:00 P.M. Post-Race Food, Drinks & Animal Meet-and-Greets
* 7:30 P.M. Event Ends
RACE INFORMATION
The TJs Tiger Trot 5K starts at 4:30 p.m. inside Tanganyika Wildlife Park. This event is chip timed, and your time begins when you cross the start line. The course will be clearly marked with arrows, signage, and volunteers. A photographer will be stationed at the finish line, so bring those big I just did that! smiles. A water station will be placed along the course for participants. Restrooms will be available both inside the park and in outdoor portable units. After finishing, join your running family for music, food, soft drinks, and special animal meet-and-greets with Tanganyika ambassadors.
EVENT INFORMATION
* Chip timed
* Family-friendly
* Costumes encouraged
* Course clearly marked
* Photographer at finish
* Water station on course
* Free on-site parking at Tanganyika
Please wear your bib on the front of your outermost layer for accurate timing.
Listen to event volunteers and park staff, be aware of your surroundings, admire the animals from a safe distance, and have fun with your TJs Running Family!
NOT ALLOWED
For safety and respect for the wildlife, the following are not permitted:
* Bicycles
* Roller skates/blades
* Skateboards
* Animals (no dogs, even honorary tigers)
* Segways
April 18, 2026 Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Get ready to Run for the Wild! The TJs Tiger Trot 5K brings the fun, the family vibes, the costumes, and the animals all together at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Come dressed in your fiercest (or funniest) outfit and enjoy an evening surrounded by wildlife, community, and roaring good energy.
This family-friendly 5K welcomes all paces trot, jog, walk, or strut like the main character.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, April 17, 2026
* Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
* 535 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
* 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Race Day Pickup April 18
* Tanganyika Wildlife Park
* 1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052
* 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
* 3:00 4:30 P.M. Race Day Packet Pickup
* 4:10 P.M. Pre-Race Warmup
* 4:30 P.M. TJs Tiger Trot Starts
* 5:00 P.M. Post-Race Food, Drinks & Animal Meet-and-Greets
* 7:30 P.M. Event Ends
RACE INFORMATION
The TJs Tiger Trot 5K starts at 4:30 p.m. inside Tanganyika Wildlife Park. This event is chip timed, and your time begins when you cross the start line. The course will be clearly marked with arrows, signage, and volunteers. A photographer will be stationed at the finish line, so bring those big I just did that! smiles. A water station will be placed along the course for participants. Restrooms will be available both inside the park and in outdoor portable units. After finishing, join your running family for music, food, soft drinks, and special animal meet-and-greets with Tanganyika ambassadors.
EVENT INFORMATION
* Chip timed
* Family-friendly
* Costumes encouraged
* Course clearly marked
* Photographer at finish
* Water station on course
* Free on-site parking at Tanganyika
Please wear your bib on the front of your outermost layer for accurate timing.
Listen to event volunteers and park staff, be aware of your surroundings, admire the animals from a safe distance, and have fun with your TJs Running Family!
NOT ALLOWED
For safety and respect for the wildlife, the following are not permitted:
* Bicycles
* Roller skates/blades
* Skateboards
* Animals (no dogs, even honorary tigers)
* Segways
Races
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TJs Tiger Trot 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (4:30PM CDT)
$43.40
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1000 S. Hawkins Ln, Goddard, 67052, KS, United States
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