Move Your Paws for the Polar Bear Cause is now SOLD OUT! We'll be back at the Toronto Zoo for the Oasis ZooRun on Saturday, September 14th. Mark your calendars, registration opens on February 26th.
On Saturday, February 24, join the cause and move your paws to help one of the world’s most vulnerable species – polar bears!
This year marks the 10th edition of Move Your Paws. 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 $30,000, funds raised will continue to support your Toronto 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 toque, personalized bib, official time, free professional photo, and finisher medal with this year’s featured polar bear - a young Juno.
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 for the 5K and 1 hour for the 1K.
What are you waiting for? Let’s MOVE THOSE PAWS!
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Finishers Medal
Exclusive Move Your Paws Toque
5K and 1K Course Maps
Fundraise Your Way To Amazing Prizes!
Funds raised from this year’s event will continue to support your Toronto 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.
Early Bird Prize – Raise $300 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 species fact booklet with a fold-out poster (11" x 17"), and a gold embossed certificate holder!
Top Fundraiser – Polar Bear Experience!
This year's Top Fundraiser will win a special day at your Toronto Zoo, including complimentary admission for up to 4 people, complimentary parking for 1 vehicle, and a special polar bear meet the keeper experience!
This experience is available for redemption on a weekday between April 2024 and June 2024; some restrictions may apply. Please note that for the health and safety of the animals in the Zoo's care, all details of your experience are subject to change.
2nd Place – Toronto Zoo sweatshirt and 2024 Oasis ZooRun Entry!
3rd Place – Toronto Zoo t-shirt and 2024 Oasis ZooRun Entry!
Top Fundraising Team – A virtual and interactive tour of your Toronto Zoo for up to 50 participants!
Get ready to experience your Toronto Zoo like never before! This one-of-a-kind, 40-minute tour will take you and your friends, family, or coworkers (up to 50 participants) through one region of your Toronto Zoo. This interactive experience will give you a chance to see and learn about several of the animals in our care and will include a Q&A session.
*Please note: This prize must be redeemed before December 13, 2024. The date and time of the virtual tour are subject to availability.
Please note - fundraising totals will be calculated on Friday, February 23rd at 5pm ET based on online fundraising pages.
Top teams
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Cute Cuddly Cubs$2,769.24 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Clumsy CheetahsRaised:$1,378.15 |
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A Polar Bear Ate My BikeRaised:$767.80 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Christopher
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Christophe... Tang$1,641.14 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Parker
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Parker Venus$1,270.06 Raised$1,500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Selena
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Selena Humphrey-P...$964.84 Raised$100.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat., February 24, 2024 8:15 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Race Kit Pickup Opens
- Sat., February 24, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat., February 24, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 1K Run/Walk Race Kit Pickup Opens
- Sat., February 24, 2024 9:45 a.m. - 1K Run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Canada Running Series
