Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run

Join us on annual 4th of July run at White Tank Regional Park for a fun yet challenging 4 mile run. The run consist of 4 miles starting at the White Tank Regional Park entrance and running to top of the park for a memorable run of the summer. As you run your way through the mountains of the White Tanks you will have great views and challenging sections that you don't want to be missed.

Check out this awesome swag!!

• Finisher Medal

• Finisher T-shirt

Aid stations

• This is a green event therefor no cups are available at the water stations. We strongly suggest for all participants to run with a hydration gear. There will be a water station at mile 2 and mile 3.

Event schedule

• 5:00 am White Tank Regional Park Opens

• 5:05 am Packet pickup

• 5:10 am Shuttle begins to start line

• 5:45 am Last shuttle leaves to starting line

• 6:00 am Race Starts

Awards

• Awards to top 4 overall Males and Females

• Awards to top 4th place male and female in the following age groups.

• 19 and Under

• 20 to 39

• 40 to 49

• 50 to 59

• 60 and over

At the finish line

At the finish line we will have lots of refreshments, snacks and more!! Fun energetic music to celebrate your accomplishment and an awesome finisher medal for you to share all over your favorite social media.

Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run Saturday October 24, 2026 --- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excited to announce, Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run 2026. Giraffe Jam will be an 'almost a 5k' run/walk through the Zoo and will be Emceed by 12 News Troy Hayden. --- 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Save Giraffes Now, whose mission is to save giraffes from extinction so they can live freely and safely in the woodlands and savannas of their native Africa. 40% of the Giraffe population has declined in the last 3 decades, 50% or more of giraffe infants won't survive to adulthood, 4x as many elephants exist in Africa as giraffes and 3,800,000 square miles of historic giraffe habitat has been lost, an area ~ the size of the US! Join Wildlife World in helping raise money to stop the silent extinction of the world’s tallest gentle giants. Run/Walk through the zoo before we open to the public for the day, and have fun being surrounded by wildlife while supporting

this important cause. All race participants will receive a finisher medal, and included in each runner's bag, you will receive a coupon for half off zoo admission and half off rides, to use at your convenience. *To enjoy discounted admission, you must present your coupon at the gate --- For more information on Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run please email [email protected]