Captain Fleming's Gator Fun Run

APR

25

2026

This 5K fun run takes place on a two lap course inside Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. The event commemorates a quirky 1922 alligator escape that chased local firefighters. Your entry supports historical preservation and a cancer fund for firefighters.

Sat 25 Apr 2026

Omaha, Nebraska

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

Captain Fleming's Gator Fun Run is a 5 km run held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event takes place inside Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. It commemorates a local historical event where an alligator escaped and chased firefighters from a station in 1922.

Course & Location

The run course consists of two laps on the zoo's main loop. The start line is near the Mutual of Omaha pavilion, and the check-in desk is located immediately before the zoo gates.

Registration & Benefits

A participation donation of $50 grants entry to the race. Runners receive a t-shirt and are permitted to stay inside the zoo for the rest of the day. Spectators may also enter the zoo to watch by paying a fee at the ticket kiosk.

Charitable Purpose

Donations from the event benefit two organizations: the Omaha Firefighters Historical Society, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving fire department history, and the Omaha Fire Union's Cancer Benevolent Fund, which assists firefighters with cancer treatment expenses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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