Name: The Wild Run 2024
Start: 2024-09-22T07:50:00-06:00
Location: St. Patrick's Island Park, Zoo Road Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

We're keeping this WILD tradition going on September 22nd! Get ready for all things polar bear themed as we fundraise for polar bear conservation and raise awareness of biodiversity loss and climate change! This year we are excited to introduce a NEW 4km sub-event which will take participants through the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (the same route as Leg 1 of the relay!).

Sunday September 22, 2024

Please join us, as we run in and around the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo bright and early on Sunday September 22, 2024 for the annual "Race For Conservation"! You can choose to run the 10 mile (16km) course solo, round up your crew and race the course as a relay (2-4 members), or take in the sights with our new 4km solo run!

The in-person event starts and finishes on St. Patrick's Island at "The Rise", which is our very own party site for the Wild Run! All runners taking part in the relay will also transition their relay legs at this location, making it a great location for family and friends to cheer you on! The 4km solo run and first leg of the 10 mile course run through the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, but ALL participants have free access to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo after the race!

Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' section to see what is included in your registration fee.

** All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable.**

Sustainability Efforts

In an effort to continue our sustainability and conservation efforts, we are offering an optional finisher's medal again this year, an initiative that was implemented in 2023. For those that still love to collect medals from races (we see you!) you can add the medal to your cart during registration! Medals will be available while quantities last. For those that wish to help create a little less waste, you can choose not to purchase the optional medal.

Fundraising in support of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Over the last 20 years, this event has donated over $157,000 dollars to conservation efforts for wild animals threatened with extinction.

Did you know?

The registration fees we collect are used to cover the operational cost of the event, and not considered a donation! This is why it's important to us that we also promote these fundraising opportunities, in order to help local charities reach their fundraising goals!

Entry Fee includes

Participants will receive:

2024 Wild Run Scarf featuring the Polar Bear
Personalized race bib (register before September 10th to guarantee your name on your bib)
Free entry into the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo on race day by using your bib
Post-race celebration in the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and an optional breakfast for purchase
Chip timed event
Opportunity to help support animal conservation
Prize Draw entries for those who fundraise/donate a minimum of $50
Please note, registration fee does NOT include race day parking

Participants can add:

Finishers' medal featuring our 2024 animal (2023 medal shown below for reference)

Refund Policy

Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals under any circumstances. Selling your race bib, or having another person use your bib in the event is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well intentioned but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, timing, results, awards and many other factors. If a registrant sells or gives away their race bib to another participant, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.
Protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for more information.

GST & Processing Fees

Please note that each participant will be charged a processing fee plus 5% GST, in addition to the race entry fee.

Shipping and products are subject to 5% GST.