Each year, the WCS Run for the Wild raises awareness of the threats facing wildlife while fundraising to help WCS's conservation work at the Bronx Zoo and around the world.
The 5k race for individual runners will begin at 8:00 a.m.; casual runners and walkers can take part in the 3K Family Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m.
More than 5,000 runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year's event. All are welcome to stay after the race to take part in post-run activities and visit the Bronx Zoo.
Runners, walkers, and wildlife supporters are invited to participate and/or support a participant.
All adults (16 and older) and senior registrants must also raise at least $35 before the run in order to participate. Please see our FAQs for details on required minimum charges.
*Offer expires at 11:59pm on 3/20/24. Offer is valid for $10 off the registration fee per person registered as an Individual Adult, Individual Child, Individual Senior, WCS Member Adult, WCS Member Child, or WCS Member Senior; not valid on Virtual Runner registration. $10 discount is applied at the time of purchase and applies to the registration fee only and not to other applicable fees, charges, or taxes, if any, charged at such time. $10 discount does not apply to any required minimum fundraising. Must register and purchase online at wcsrunforthewild.org . Must use stated code. Not valid on prior registrations for Run for the Wild 2024 purchased. Cannot be combined with any other offer. All sales final. No refunds, changes, or transfers. Other restrictions/exclusions may apply.
All adults (16 and older) and senior registrants must also raise at least $35 before the run in order to participate. The fundraising requirement is waived for children. All participants are also eligible for a host of prizes based on your personal fundraising success. Sign up and get a jump start on your fundraising now.
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The Bronx Zoo is open exclusively for Run participants all morning! As the world's largest urban zoo, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe. Meet some of our mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. All-day admission – with access to all rides and attraction – is included!
Please visit our Bronx Zoo FAQs for information about park rules.
"I've participated in the Run for the Wild 5k for the last 8 years and I don't plan on stopping! I can't wait for the next run, which I'm confident will be another wonderful day!"
Katie Schwinn