Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
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Event details
The Saving the Elephants Run/Walk takes place on November 8, 2025, in Central Park, New York, at the Naumburg Bandshell (307 The Mall, New York, NY 10019). The event runs rain or shine and offers in-person and virtual participation. Distances offered:
- 5K in-person or virtual
- 10K in-person or virtual
Registration includes options for personalized bib names if entered about three weeks before race day. Registration fees are non-refundable and terms require agreement to standard race waivers and release language.
Charity, course and logistics
Proceeds support the Zambezi Elephant Fund (ZEF). ZEF focuses on frontline ranger support, community programs to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and an educational virtual reality project for schools. The event materials note that over the past five years the run contributed $330,000 toward elephant conservation efforts in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley. Donation options described include support for vehicles, ranger equipment, family rations, aerial surveillance and the VR education project.
The course includes one water station along the route and one at the finish. Amenities list public bathrooms under the walkway between the bandshell and the Bethesda Fountain. Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the designated virtual participation window. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.