Schedule

8:00 AM
5K Start Time Participants for the 8am Run must enter via the Southern Boulevard Lot or Pedestrian entrance. Upon entry you will be guided to the Start line by staff and wayfinding signs.

9:30 AM
3K Start Time Participants for the 3K Run/Walk must enter via the Bronx River Entrance

11:30 AM
Race Ends Race course and finish line will be closed at 11:30am

7:30 - 10:00 AM
DJ Entertainment

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Face Painting

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Trivia

8:30 - 9:30 AM
Community Mural

8:30 - 11:30 AM
Post Run Refreshments

8:30 - 12:00 PM
Wildlife Characters Staggered appearances

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Games & Activities

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Photo Ops

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Community Mural at Astor Court

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Face Painting at Astor Court

9:00 - 12:00 PM
Cardio Dance at Astor Court

10:30 AM
Bronx Zoo Exhibits Open Opening day for Wild Asia Monorail

The Bronx Zoo is open exclusively for Run participants all morning! As the world's largest urban zoo, the Bronx Zoo features more than 600 species from around the globe. Meet some of our mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. All-day admission – with access to all rides and attraction – is included!

Please visit our Bronx Zoo FAQs for information about park rules.

"I've participated in the Run for the Wild 5k for the last 8 years and I don't plan on stopping! I can't wait for the next run, which I'm confident will be another wonderful day!"

Katie Schwinn

#wcsrunforthewild

Run for the Wild 2026 supporting Wildlife Conservation Society

Run for the Wild 2026

Run for the Wild 2026 supporting Wildlife Conservation Society