World Giraffe Day 5K Run or Walk At FrankBuck Zoo
- Date Sat 22nd June 2024
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Gainesville, Texas
- Price $45.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 5th Annual World Giraffe Day 5K Run or Walk on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Cooke! This fun-filled event supports the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, helping to protect these magnificent creatures. Whether you choose to run or walk, youβll be part of a community dedicated to wildlife conservation. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with runners taking to the scenic Leonard Park and walkers enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the zoo.
Participants will receive a fantastic medal to commemorate their support for giraffes, and the race entry fee includes admission to the zoo! Plus, for those looking to compete, awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in various age divisions. Donβt miss out on early registration to secure your spot at this uplifting event that combines fitness with a cause. Letβs make this yearβs World Giraffe Day 5K the best one yet!
Participants will receive a fantastic medal to commemorate their support for giraffes, and the race entry fee includes admission to the zoo! Plus, for those looking to compete, awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in various age divisions. Donβt miss out on early registration to secure your spot at this uplifting event that combines fitness with a cause. Letβs make this yearβs World Giraffe Day 5K the best one yet!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO OUR 5TH ANNUAL WORLD GIRAFFE DAY 5K! By signing up to either walk or run this 5K event, proceeds will go to the GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (GCF) to aid in their efforts to help save one of the most majestic animals on earth. For more information about the great work that they do, please visit WWW.GIRAFFECONSERVATION.ORG [http://www.giraffeconservation.org] . Each person who registers for the event will receive a fantastic medal that you can wear proudly to show off your support for Giraffe.
*************TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY REGISTRATION PRICE BEFORE IT INCREASES IN JUNE. *****************
FRANK BUCK ZOO 1000 W CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:30 AM ON SATURDAY JUNE 22ND. FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO WALK THEIR 5K, THAT WILL TAKE PLACE INSIDE THE ZOO. FOR THOSE THAT WILL BE RUNNING THE 5K, THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN LEONARD PARK. THE RACE ENTRY FEE WILL INCLUDE ZOO ADMISSION. PARK GATES WILL CLOSE DURING THE RACE AND REOPEN AFTER THE RACE.
FOR THOSE RUNNING THE TIMED RACE (CHIP-2-CHIP RACE TIMING) THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS
STAY TUNED FOR THOSE AWARD DETAILS.
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT THE DONATION PAGE OF THE RACE WEBSITE.
Thanks again to all of you for making the past four years such a success and we can't wait to do even better this year!
*************TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY REGISTRATION PRICE BEFORE IT INCREASES IN JUNE. *****************
FRANK BUCK ZOO 1000 W CALIFORNIA ST, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240. THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:30 AM ON SATURDAY JUNE 22ND. FOR THOSE THAT WANT TO WALK THEIR 5K, THAT WILL TAKE PLACE INSIDE THE ZOO. FOR THOSE THAT WILL BE RUNNING THE 5K, THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN LEONARD PARK. THE RACE ENTRY FEE WILL INCLUDE ZOO ADMISSION. PARK GATES WILL CLOSE DURING THE RACE AND REOPEN AFTER THE RACE.
FOR THOSE RUNNING THE TIMED RACE (CHIP-2-CHIP RACE TIMING) THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS
STAY TUNED FOR THOSE AWARD DETAILS.
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT THE DONATION PAGE OF THE RACE WEBSITE.
Thanks again to all of you for making the past four years such a success and we can't wait to do even better this year!
Races
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Frank Buck Zoo World Giraffe Day 5K Run
Includes Medal
Sat 22nd June 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSED -
Frank Buck Zoo World Giraffe Day 5K Walk
Includes Medal
Sat 22nd June 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$45.00
CLOSED
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