Registration for Move Your Paws for the Polar Bear Cause is sold out! Thank you for your support!
If you still want to join us at the Toronto Zoo this year, we would love for you to sign up for our Oasis ZooRun on September 16 2023. Registration opens on February 28th, 2023 at 12pm EST.
On Saturday, February 25, join the cause and move your paws to help one of the world’s most vulnerable species – polar bears!
5K and 1K distance options are open to all runners, walkers and fitness folk of all ages and abilities. Bundle up and bring the whole family for a day of outdoor fun, fitness and fundraising!
With a goal of $25,000, funds raised will continue to support your Zoo’s conservation, education and research activities to increase wild polar bear populations and inspire people to live in ways that promote the well-being of the natural world. Help us reach our goal by making a donation and inviting your friends, family, and colleagues to sponsor you.
All participants will receive an exclusive Move Your Paws fleece scarf, personalized bib, official time, free professional photo, and finisher medal with this year’s featured polar bears, Aurora and Nikita.
Registration includes complimentary parking and admission for the day, non-transferable.
Sportstats will be timing the 5K and 1K! There is a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What are you waiting for?
Let’s MOVE THOSE PAWS!
Questions?
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Finishers Medal
Awww! What a playful cuddle! Featured on this year’s medal are The Toronto Zoo’s polar bear sisters Aurora and Nikita. Says CRS medal designer, Inge Johnson: “I knew that would be the one!” when looking through the zoo’s suggested photos of them to come up with her design. “Their display of love and affection is so uplifting and heart-warming. I wanted to share this with you all”.
5K and 1K Course Maps
Fundraise Your Way To Amazing Prizes!
Funds raised from this year’s event will continue to support your Zoo’s conservation, education and research activities to increase wild polar bear populations and inspire people to live in ways that promote the well-being of the natural world.
You can donate to the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy directly during registration, or go one step further and share your fundraising page with friends and family to collect pledges in support of your run/walk.
Fundraise your way to amazing prizes!
Early Bird Prize – Raise $250 by January 31st at midnight and you will automatically be entered into a draw for a chance to win a polar bear adoption package!
This special package includes a personalized certificate of adoption featuring a photo of a Toronto Zoo polar bear, an adorable polar bear plush toy, a polar bear fact sheet, and a gold embossed certificate holder!
Top Fundraiser – Polar Bear Prize Pack featuring Polar Bear Artwork & MarsQuest Sunglasses!
This year's Top Fundraiser will take home a one-of-a-kind, 16x20” canvas painting created by Toronto Zoo polar bears Aurora and Nikita! The winner will also receive a collectible Toronto Zoo pin, a lanyard, an adorable polar bear plush toy, and MarsQuest sunglasses.
2nd Place – Toronto Zoo sweatshirt, MarsQuest Sunglasses, and 2023 Oasis ZooRun Entry!
3rd Place – Toronto Zoo t-shirt, MarsQuest Sunglasses, and 2023 Oasis ZooRun Entry!
Please note - fundraising totals will be calculated on Friday, February 24th at 5pm ET based on online fundraising pages.
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Justine
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Justine Dos Santos$1,781.03 Raised$800.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Parker
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Parker Venus$1,400.84 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Kai
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Kai Chong-Davi...$1,178.77 Raised$800.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat., February 25, 2023 8:15 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Race Kit Pickup Opens
- Sat., February 25, 2023 8:45 a.m. - 1K Run/Walk Race Kit Pickup Opens
- Sat., February 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat., February 25, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 1K Run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Canada Running Series
