Where the Wild Things Run
Saturday, January 22, 2028
8:30 AM EST
Davie, Florida
$40.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the "Where the Wild Things Run" 5K on Saturday, January 22nd, 2028, in Davie, Broward! This exciting event is perfect for runners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers alike. Join us at 8:30 AM for a professionally timed 5K that combines fitness with a fantastic cause. Whether you’re aiming to set a personal record or just enjoy a leisurely stroll, every step you take supports the vital work of the South Florida Wildlife Center, which rescues and rehabilitates over 8,000 animals each year.
The scenic course takes place on the picturesque campus of Nova Southeastern University, providing a stunning South Florida backdrop for your adventure. With spirited teams like "Run for All the Wild Things," "Hoot and Holler Team," "Play Dead Legends Team," and "Rattler and Rollers Team," participants can choose to run for their favorite animal ambassadors. This event is not just about running; it's about making a meaningful impact on wildlife in need. So lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and wildlife conservation—because every stride saves lives!
The scenic course takes place on the picturesque campus of Nova Southeastern University, providing a stunning South Florida backdrop for your adventure. With spirited teams like "Run for All the Wild Things," "Hoot and Holler Team," "Play Dead Legends Team," and "Rattler and Rollers Team," participants can choose to run for their favorite animal ambassadors. This event is not just about running; it's about making a meaningful impact on wildlife in need. So lace up your shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and wildlife conservation—because every stride saves lives!
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Organiser's description
WHO:
Runners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers of all kinds - this is your race. Whether youre chasing a personal record or simply want to make a difference, the Where the Wild Things Run 5K welcomes everyone to support the lifesaving work of the South Florida Wildlife Center.
WHAT:
This is more than just a race - its a professionally timed 5K where your miles matter. Push your pace, compete for your best time, or enjoy a relaxed walk knowing every step supports wildlife in need.
Choose your cause and run with purpose by joining one of our spirited teams:
Run for All the Wild Things for those who love it all
Hoot and Holler Team representing our incredible ambassador birds
Play Dead Legends Team for our resilient mammal ambassadors
Rattler and Rollers Team celebrating our amazing reptile ambassadors
WHERE:
Set on the scenic campus of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, this course offers a beautiful South Florida backdrop - perfect for runners aiming for a strong finish and nature lovers soaking in the surroundings.
WHEN:
Saturday, January 22nd at 8:30AM
WHY:
Because every stride saves lives.
Each year, the South Florida Wildlife Center admits over 8,000 animals - from injured birds of prey to orphaned mammals and native reptiles - all in urgent need of care. These animals arrive sick, injured, or alone... and this is where their second chance begins.
Your race registration directly supports:
Emergency rescue and critical medical treatment
Rehabilitation and release back into the wild
Care for our education ambassadors who inspire thousands each year
Quite simply: you run, they recover.
Make it count. Make it meaningful. Make it wild.
Lace up, hit your pace, and be part of something bigger - because we cant do this without you.
Runners, walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers of all kinds - this is your race. Whether youre chasing a personal record or simply want to make a difference, the Where the Wild Things Run 5K welcomes everyone to support the lifesaving work of the South Florida Wildlife Center.
WHAT:
This is more than just a race - its a professionally timed 5K where your miles matter. Push your pace, compete for your best time, or enjoy a relaxed walk knowing every step supports wildlife in need.
Choose your cause and run with purpose by joining one of our spirited teams:
Run for All the Wild Things for those who love it all
Hoot and Holler Team representing our incredible ambassador birds
Play Dead Legends Team for our resilient mammal ambassadors
Rattler and Rollers Team celebrating our amazing reptile ambassadors
WHERE:
Set on the scenic campus of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, this course offers a beautiful South Florida backdrop - perfect for runners aiming for a strong finish and nature lovers soaking in the surroundings.
WHEN:
Saturday, January 22nd at 8:30AM
WHY:
Because every stride saves lives.
Each year, the South Florida Wildlife Center admits over 8,000 animals - from injured birds of prey to orphaned mammals and native reptiles - all in urgent need of care. These animals arrive sick, injured, or alone... and this is where their second chance begins.
Your race registration directly supports:
Emergency rescue and critical medical treatment
Rehabilitation and release back into the wild
Care for our education ambassadors who inspire thousands each year
Quite simply: you run, they recover.
Make it count. Make it meaningful. Make it wild.
Lace up, hit your pace, and be part of something bigger - because we cant do this without you.
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Location
Nova Southeastern University Carl Desantis Building, 3050 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Davie, 33314, FL, United States
Where the Wild Things Run
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