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World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk

📅 June 19, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Gainesville · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 20, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk takes place at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas, on June 19, 2027, starting at 7 a.m. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) course through the zoo.

The first 130 registrants will receive wooden race medals and T-shirts, and virtual participants also receive a medal. The event supports the giraffe conservation work of Save Giraffes Now.

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