World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Gainesville, Texas
- Price $45.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Cooke! Hosted at the charming Frank Buck Zoo, this event invites participants to either sprint through a scenic 5K cross country run or enjoy a leisurely walk through the zoo before it opens to the public. The race will kick off at 7 AM, with check-in starting at 6:30 AM, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate World Giraffe Day while supporting vital conservation efforts.
Join fellow animal lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in this unique event that not only promotes health and wellness but also raises awareness for giraffe conservation through the collaboration of Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now. With over thirty active projects dedicated to saving these majestic creatures, your participation helps make a difference. Don't miss the chance to celebrate the longest day of the year with the tallest animals on the planet! Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of community, conservation, and fun!
Join fellow animal lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in this unique event that not only promotes health and wellness but also raises awareness for giraffe conservation through the collaboration of Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now. With over thirty active projects dedicated to saving these majestic creatures, your participation helps make a difference. Don't miss the chance to celebrate the longest day of the year with the tallest animals on the planet! Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day of community, conservation, and fun!
Organiser's Description
Join Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now for the World Giraffe Day 5K on June 21, 2025 at the zoo.
Participants have the option of a 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it is open to the public.
Race takes place from 7am to 10am with check-in beginning at 6:30am.
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_.
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 2025 World Giraffe Day 5K!
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!
For more information on the World Giraffe Day 5K or to become a sponsor, email [email protected].
Participants have the option of a 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it is open to the public.
Race takes place from 7am to 10am with check-in beginning at 6:30am.
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_.
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 2025 World Giraffe Day 5K!
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!
For more information on the World Giraffe Day 5K or to become a sponsor, email [email protected].
Races
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World Giraffe Day 5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$45.00
OPENS SOON -
World Giraffe Day 5K Walk Through the Zoo
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$45.00
OPENS SOON
World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk