Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
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Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk takes place on November 7, 2026 at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, New York. The event offers both in person and virtual participation and supports the Zambezi Elephant Fund.
Distances
- 5 km in person or virtual with virtual window November 7 to November 15
- 10 km in person or virtual with virtual window November 7 to November 15
Race services and logistics include one water station along the course and water at the finish line, public bathrooms under the walkway between the bandshell and the Bethesda Fountain, and in person bib pickup at the Naumburg Bandshell on race day. Personalized bibs are available for registrants who sign up three weeks before race day. The first 300 registered entrants receive custom elephant socks.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall in both the 5K and 10K events. Registration fees are non refundable and are used toward race expenses. Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the virtual window and may track distance using a track, treadmill, certified course, or fitness apps.
The event raises funds for the Zambezi Elephant Fund. Over the past five years the run has contributed $330,000 toward elephant conservation in Zimbabwe. Donation options list specific amounts tied to field needs such as vehicle support, ranger equipment, virtual reality education, food for ranger families, and aerial surveillance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
