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Join us for the 34th Annual Jungle Jog 5k run and walk!
Sunday, July 16, 2023, Seneca Park, 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester NY - 8 a.m.
Join us for our annual Jungle Jog 5k, the 2nd of a three-race series celebrating the transformation of the Seneca Park Zoo. This year's medal will interlock with 2022 brining together another piece of the puzzle as we move one step closer to new experiences coming to the Zoo. Don't miss the chance to continue your collection!
This year’s race is featured in Rochester Runner of the Year Series for 2023!
Bring a Water Bottle!
This year we continue the commitment to our mission of conserving wildlife and wild places by keeping this a ‘cupless’ race. We are encouraging all participants to bring a full bottle of water with them to use during the race. We will provide one refill station along the 3-mile route and at the finish line. Participants will enjoy refreshments in the Wegmans Lodge post-race. To learn more about our conservation efforts, click here.
Don’t forget about the Kids Fun-Run for kids 10yrs and younger! No cost to participate, and each runner will receive a Fun-Run medal. The Fun-Run will take place after the 5k.
Registration information: Registration opens April 1, 2023 and closes on Saturday, July 15 at 2:00pm
Jungle Jog 5k Run and Walk: $45 - Receive the official race shirt, medal and bib
Jungle Jog 5k Run and Walk: $35 - Receive the official race shirt and bib
Jungle Jog VIRTUAL 5k Run and Walk: $45 - Receive the official race shirt, medal and bib
In-person participant cap 1,000 runners and walkers
Packet Pick-Up!
Thursday, July 13, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Seneca Park Zoo parking lot, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621
Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Medved Running and Walking, 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618
Place
2222 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY US 14621
2023 Rochester Runner of the Year Series
Jungle Jog is joining the fun this year as a new race in the Rochester Runner of the Year Series for 2023! Rochester Runner of the Year Series is presented through the Greater Rochester Track Club and is a set of select races, usually twelve, that occur between March and November.
Do More Together!
Create a WILD Fundraising Team
Recruit your friends, family, and colleagues to run with you and raise funds as a group and do more to support our many education and conservation programs here at the Zoo, in our community and around the world!
NEW TO THIS YEAR!
This year, Jungle Jog participants have a unique chance to win a meet and greet with our Southern White Rhino - Jiwe! Become a fundraiser or join a team by going to our donation page. All those who raise over $250 dollars in donations will be automatically entered in a drawing to win a once in a lifetime chance for an up-close encounter with a rhino for up to 6 guests (ages 3+).
A winner(s) will be chosen on July 17! Date and time of meet and greet to be based on mutual availability of winner(s) and Seneca Park Zoo staff.
Get the Gear
Step into Africa with gear that highlights our Southern White rhino!
Packet Pick-Up!
Remember to pick up your packet before the race!
Thursday, July 13, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Seneca Park Zoo parking lot, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621
Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Medved Running and Walking, 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618
ADDED Sunday, July 16 from 6:30a - 7:30a at the front of the Zoo. We HIGHLY encourage you to arrive by 7:15a in order to park, walk to the front entance, and then down the starting line.
The race-day packet includes your bib number and any giveaways (t-shirt, medal) that were included with your registration. If you are unable to pick up your packet before the race-day, please contact us directly at events@senecazoo.org.
Connect, Care, Conserve
Learn more about the Seneca Park Zoo Society's commitment to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://senecaparkzoo.org/junglejog.
Sponsors
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this year's Jungle Jog 5k Race & Walk!
Refreshment Sponsor SSA Group
Starting Line Sponsor Woods Oviatt Gilman Llp
Finish Line Sponsor The Paper Store
Mile Marker Sponsor Rochester Regional Health Foundation
In Kind Sponsor MedVed
USATF Course Certified
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