HENRY VILAS ZOO - RUN WILD 2025 | Madison, WI, United States

About the Event

For the second year in a row, we are running to support African wildlife rangers in the Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya! Everyone who runs or walks will receive a Run Wild t-shirt. You can sign up for Run Wild as a 5k or 10k distance. Join us at the Zoo on Sunday, September 28 for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! The 5k and 10k races start just outside our South gate on Vilas Park Dr. The Kids Fun Run starts just outside our North gate.

**The 10k race start at 8am. The 5k run and walk starts at 8:15am. Participants walking or pushing strollers will be asked to line up in the back of the queue. The kid's fun run begins at 9:30am. **

Race Packets may be picked up before the race at the Zoo in our Guest Services building from 10am - 4pm starting Friday, September 12.

** We encourage participants to pick up their race packets early. We cannot guarantee shirt sizes if you wait until the day of the race to pick up your race packet.**

All dollars raised at this year's race will directly support Henry Vilas Zoo and our wildlife conservation partner, the Ol Jogi Wildlife Rangers. Ol Jogi is a 58,000 acres wildlife conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. They focus on wildlife conservation by providing a safe habitat for indigenous and critically endangered species. Their wildlife rangers work closely with surrounding communities to assist them so they can derive support and benefits from this conservation work.

Races Offered

Global Biker

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Global Biker

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00:00

Global Runner

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Global Runner

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00:00

Global Walker

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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00:00

100 Mile Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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07:00

100K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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07:30

10K Run

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$35.00

Half Marathon

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

5K Run

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:15

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$35.00

5K Walk

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:15

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$35.00

50K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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09:00

Kids Fun Run

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:30

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$30.00

25K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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10:00

5K Route

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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11:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Madison.

thermostat Temperature

14.5° / 24.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.5° / 23.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:37

nightlight Sunset

19:05

About Madison

Learn more about the host city, Madison.

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the Greater Madison Area, it is home to the University of Wisconsin — Madison, one of the premier universities in the United States. It is a vibrant city known for its natural beauty, vibrant cultural scene, and academic excellence. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the city's many museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its diverse and delicious food options.