World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Gainesville, Texas
- Price $35.00 - $45.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exciting and meaningful event at the World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Cooke. This vibrant event celebrates the longest day of the year while raising awareness for giraffe conservation. From 7 AM to 10 AM, participants can choose to join a 5K cross-country run or enjoy a leisurely walk through the zoo before it opens to the public. Check-in begins at 6:30 AM, so arrive early to soak in the festive atmosphere!
The first 130 in-person registrants will receive exclusive hand-crafted wooden race medals and race t-shirts, while virtual challenge participants will also earn a medal. This year, the Frank Buck Zoo, known as the best little zoo in Texas, partners with Save Giraffes Now, a dedicated organization championing giraffe conservation efforts. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to support a great cause and experience the joy of connecting with nature and wildlife! Join us for a fun-filled day that promises to make a difference!
The first 130 in-person registrants will receive exclusive hand-crafted wooden race medals and race t-shirts, while virtual challenge participants will also earn a medal. This year, the Frank Buck Zoo, known as the best little zoo in Texas, partners with Save Giraffes Now, a dedicated organization championing giraffe conservation efforts. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to support a great cause and experience the joy of connecting with nature and wildlife! Join us for a fun-filled day that promises to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Join Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now for the World Giraffe Day 5K on June 20, 2026 at the zoo. Race takes place from 7am to 10am with check-in beginning at 6:30am.
Participants have the option of a 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it is open to the public. A virtual challenge with limited spaces will be available for those unable to make the event in person. The first 130 in-person participants to register online will receive a hand-crafted wooden race medal and race t-shirt. Virtual challenge participants will receive a medal.
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!
FRANK BUCK ZOO [https://www.gainesville.tx.us/1064/Frank-Buck-Zoo] has been dubbed the best little zoo in Texas and is home to more than 130 animals, including giraffe! Frank Buck Zoo and SGN have partnered together on this giraffe-saving work since 2022. We are proud to partner together now for the 2026 World Giraffe Day 5K!
SAVE GIRAFFES NOW [https://savegiraffesnow.org] (SGN) is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is focused on supporting and establishing collaborative community-led giraffe conservation programs in Africa. Since 2019, SGN has become the second-largest NGO devoted to giraffe conservation with currently over thirty giraffe saving projects, one of which is the subject of a National Geographic film released in the fall of 2022 titled _Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home_.
For more information on the World Giraffe Day 5K or to become a sponsor, email amber@savegiraffesnow.org.
Participants have the option of a 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it is open to the public. A virtual challenge with limited spaces will be available for those unable to make the event in person. The first 130 in-person participants to register online will receive a hand-crafted wooden race medal and race t-shirt. Virtual challenge participants will receive a medal.
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!
FRANK BUCK ZOO [https://www.gainesville.tx.us/1064/Frank-Buck-Zoo] has been dubbed the best little zoo in Texas and is home to more than 130 animals, including giraffe! Frank Buck Zoo and SGN have partnered together on this giraffe-saving work since 2022. We are proud to partner together now for the 2026 World Giraffe Day 5K!
SAVE GIRAFFES NOW [https://savegiraffesnow.org] (SGN) is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is focused on supporting and establishing collaborative community-led giraffe conservation programs in Africa. Since 2019, SGN has become the second-largest NGO devoted to giraffe conservation with currently over thirty giraffe saving projects, one of which is the subject of a National Geographic film released in the fall of 2022 titled _Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home_.
For more information on the World Giraffe Day 5K or to become a sponsor, email amber@savegiraffesnow.org.
Races
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World Giraffe Day 5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$45.00
CLOSED -
World Giraffe Day 5K Walk Through the Zoo
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$45.00
CLOSED -
World Giraffe Day Virtual Challenge
$35.00
CLOSED
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