Wisconsin · 5K · 10K · 1 Mile
Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild
Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild is a 5K, 10K and 1 Mile event held in Madison, Wisconsin. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- henryvilaszoo.gov
Registration, course & weather
About the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild
Support Henry Vilas Zoo and our wildlife ranger friends in the Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya! A portion of every registration goes to support their important work preserving critically endangered species like black rhinos and Grevy's zebra, and providing them with the best medical care possible. Everyone who runs or walks will receive a Run Wild t-shirt. You can sign up for Run Wild as a 5k or 10k distance. Join us at the Zoo on Sunday, September 27 for one of our biggest fundraisers of…
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Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild: common questions
- When is the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild held?
- In Madison, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild offer?
- 5K, 10K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $48 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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