Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild

The Henry Vilas Zoo - Run Wild 2025 is a fundraising running event held in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 28, 2025. It features multiple race options including a 5K run, 5K walk, 10K run, and a Kids Fun Run for children aged 12 and under. The 5K and 10K races start near the zoo's South gate on Vilas Park Drive, while the Kids Fun Run begins outside the North gate.

Participants receive a Run Wild t-shirt, and the event supports African wildlife rangers in Kenya's Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy. The race course offers a unique setting by starting on the Lake Wingra side of Henry Vilas Zoo, combining fitness with wildlife conservation awareness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.