Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
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Event details
The Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Central Park, New York. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation for 5K and 10K distances. The start and finish are at the Naumburg Bandshell, 307 The Mall, New York, NY 10019. Registration fees vary by distance and increase on September 7; registration includes optional add-ons and a processing fee. Race swag includes a run t-shirt for the first 300 registrants, with sizes not guaranteed. Bib pickup is available in person at the Naumburg Bandshell on race day; registrants who register three weeks in advance can receive a personalized race number. The 5K course is USATF certified. There is one water station along the course and one at the finish. Prizes are listed for the top three male and female overall finishers in both the 5K and the 10K. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Charity and fundraising
The event supports the Zambezi Elephant Fund (ZEF) and fundraising is part of the event. Over the past five years the run has contributed $330,000 to elephant conservation in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley. ZEF’s stated focuses include supporting rangers with equipment, family rations and vehicle support, and community work such as wildlife awareness and an educational virtual reality project in schools. Donation options are listed with example amounts tied to specific needs, for example $1,000 to keep an anti-poaching Land Cruiser operational for one month, $500 to equip a ranger for patrols, $250 for the virtual reality project, and $100 to feed rangers’ families for a month. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
