World Giraffe Day 5k Run or Walk At FrankBuck Zoo
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM CDT
Gainesville, Texas
$45.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual World Giraffe Day 5K Run or Walk on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the beautiful Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Cooke County! This exciting event offers participants the chance to support the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and wildlife. Whether you choose to run or walk the 5K, your registration will contribute to vital conservation efforts aimed at protecting these majestic animals.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with the walking portion taking place inside the zoo and the running segment set in Leonard Park. Participants will receive a fantastic medal to commemorate their support, and all race entry fees include zoo admission. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and enjoy the best pricing! With awards for top male and female finishers in various age divisions, this is not just a race but a celebration of community and conservation. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, with the walking portion taking place inside the zoo and the running segment set in Leonard Park. Participants will receive a fantastic medal to commemorate their support, and all race entry fees include zoo admission. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and enjoy the best pricing! With awards for top male and female finishers in various age divisions, this is not just a race but a celebration of community and conservation. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
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Races
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Frank Buck Zoo World Giraffe Day 5k Run
Includes Medal
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
$45.00
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Frank Buck Zoo World Giraffe Day 5k Walk
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
$45.00
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!
Location
1000 W California St, Gainesville, 76240, TX, United States
World Giraffe Day 5k Run or Walk At FrankBuck Zoo
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