Busch Gardens Tampa will host the Run for Wildlife 5k, benefiting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 a.m. The inaugural run gives participants the opportunity to wind through the park for most of the 3.1 miles, all while supporting animal conservation efforts worldwide.
“This is a chance for guests of all ages to support the Conservation Fund’s mission to support wildlife conservation, education and research worldwide,” says Busch Gardens Park President Jim Dean.
Registration is currently open and runners must register in advance; participants cannot register the day of the event. This chip-timed race includes animal and character appearances throughout the course.
Participants are encouraged to bring family members and friends together to compete against one another. The overall male and female finisher will be recognized at an award ceremony following the race. Other perks for participants include post-race admission to Busch Gardens, valid for Saturday, Nov. 22, a race shirt and complimentary snacks at the start/finish line.
Spectators are welcome at the start/finish line in Parking Lot D, however, only paid 5k participants will be allowed in the park during the run and receive complimentary admission to Busch Gardens following the race. Registration packet pick up will be available on Friday, Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Busch Gardens Human Resources Office, located at 3605 E. Bougainvillea Ave. in Tampa. Race day packet pick up will begin at 6 a.m. in Parking Lot D at Busch Gardens.
To register and for more event information, visit Busch Gardens Tampa’s website.
About the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
A non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund supports wildlife research, habitat protection, animal rescue and conservation education in the U.S. and countries around the world. The Fund provides an outlet for park visitors to help protect wildlife and, because SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ provides all administrative and development costs as well as staffing and infrastructure, commits 100 percent of donations to on-the-ground wildlife conservation efforts.