Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
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Saving the Elephants 5K & 10K Run/Walk
The event is an annual run and walk held in Central Park at the Naumburg Bandshell in New York City on November 7, 2026. It offers both in-person and virtual participation and includes official race services such as bib pickup in person on race day and mailed bibs for some registrants. Race swag is noted as coming soon and public restrooms are available near the bandshell and Bethesda Fountain.
Distances offered:
- 5K in-person or virtual
- 10K in-person or virtual
The course information lists one water station along the route and at the finish and the 5K is a USATF certified course. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall finishers in both distances. Registration pricing and options are published publicly and may include additional fees for processing or optional purchase protection. Virtual participants can upload times and photos between November 7 and November 15.
The event supports the Zambezi Elephant Fund. The fund’s stated priorities include ranger equipment and support, community education to reduce human-wildlife conflict, and an educational virtual reality project for rural schools. Several donation options are listed with specific suggested amounts and the purposes those amounts are intended to serve. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
