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 us for the exhilarating TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K at Tanganyika Wildlife Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Goddard, Sedgwick! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to "Run for the Wild" in a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates fun, community, and wildlife. Participants are encouraged to don their fiercest or funniest costumes as they trot, jog, or walk through a scenic course starting at 4:30 p.m.
The day kicks off with on-site registration beginning at 3:00 p.m., followed by a pre-race warm-up at 4:10 p.m. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and special meet-and-greet opportunities with Tanganyika’s animal ambassadors. With a chip-timed start and a clearly marked course, the TJ’s Tiger Trot promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with smiles, community spirit, and a whole lot of wild fun! Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting event while supporting wildlife conservation efforts!
The day kicks off with on-site registration beginning at 3:00 p.m., followed by a pre-race warm-up at 4:10 p.m. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and special meet-and-greet opportunities with Tanganyika’s animal ambassadors. With a chip-timed start and a clearly marked course, the TJ’s Tiger Trot promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with smiles, community spirit, and a whole lot of wild fun! Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting event while supporting wildlife conservation efforts!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed. We will have on-site registration at Tanganyika starting at 3:00pm Saturday prior to the race.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE UPDATE
The deadline to guarantee a race t-shirt has now passed. PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT. Thank you for your understanding!
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
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
* Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
* 535 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
* 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026
* Scheels
* 7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67207
* 1:00 MM 6:00 PM
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, but it is "Gun Start" meaning your time will begin when the gun/horn goes off. 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
* Gun start 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
Online registration is now closed. We will have on-site registration at Tanganyika starting at 3:00pm Saturday prior to the race.
T-SHIRT DEADLINE UPDATE
The deadline to guarantee a race t-shirt has now passed. PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT RECEIVE A RACE T-SHIRT. Thank you for your understanding!
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
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
* Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
* 535 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
* 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026
* Scheels
* 7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67207
* 1:00 MM 6:00 PM
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, but it is "Gun Start" meaning your time will begin when the gun/horn goes off. 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
* Gun start 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
CLOSED
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