# Event Details

- **Event Name**: World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 1000 W California St,
Gainesville, TX US 76240

Join Frank Buck Zoo and Save Giraffes Now for the World Giraffe Day 5K on June 20, 2026 at the zoo. Race takes place from 7am to 10am with check-in beginning at 6:30am. 

Participants have the option of a 5K cross country run or a walk through the zoo before it is open to the public. A virtual challenge with limited spaces will be available for those unable to make the event in person. The first 130 in-person participants will receive a hand-crafted wooden race medal and race t-shirt. Virtual challenge participants will receive a medal. 

Come celebrate the longest day of the year with the longest necks!

Frank Buck Zoo has been dubbed “the best little zoo in Texas” and is home to more than 130 animals, including giraffe! Frank Buck Zoo and SGN have partnered together on this giraffe-saving work since 2022. We are proud to partner together now for the 2025 World Giraffe Day 5K!

Save Giraffes Now (SGN) is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is focused on supporting and establishing collaborative community-led giraffe conservation programs in Africa. Since 2019, SGN has become the second-largest NGO devoted to giraffe conservation with currently over thirty giraffe saving projects, one of which is the subject of a National Geographic film released in the fall of 2022 titled Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home.

For more information on the World Giraffe Day 5K or to become a sponsor, email amber@savegiraffesnow.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/world-giraffe-day-5k-run-walk/200029830307431
- **Event Categories**: marathons, sports, contests, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 272

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Frank Buck Zoo
- **lat**: 33.62212416415
- **long**: -97.154417037964
- **full address**: Frank Buck Zoo, Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Gainesville Texas, Gainesville, TX 76240, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk being held?
  - **A:** World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am at Frank Buck Zoo, Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Gainesville Texas, Gainesville, TX 76240, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk?
  - **A:** World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk is organized by Chip-2-Chip Race Timing.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Chip-2-Chip Race Timing's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Chip-2-Chip Race Timing a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Chip-2-Chip Race Timing has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** World Giraffe Day 5K Run/Walk is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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