Jungle Jog 5k

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Gather your herd and run, walk, or stroll through the only race in Rochester that starts in Seneca Park and navigates through the Seneca Park Zoo, before coming to a wild finish. Enjoy a morning of fun with family, friends, or colleagues that includes a warm-up session, animal ambassador meet & greet, and Kids Fun Run. Then use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo!

>>> Early Bird Registration April 20 through July 4 <<<

2026 Featured Animal - The African Elephant!
We’re so excited to share this year’s featured animal and race look, inspired by Seneca Park Zoo's African Elephants! Fundraising dollars from this year's race will support the International Elephant Foundation (IEF), one of the Zoo’s long-standing conservation partners working to protect elephants across Africa and Asia.

Elephants face immense challenges in the wild, including habitat loss, human–wildlife conflict, and the lingering threat of poaching. Through the International Elephant Foundation, conservationists on the ground are strengthening anti-poaching patrols, supporting community-led coexistence programs, restoring critical habitat, and helping ensure a future for both African and Asian elephant populations.
 
Our 2026 goal is to reach $100,000 in lifetime gifts to IEF. By participating in Jungle Jog you can help us get there!
 
Learn more about Seneca Park Zoo Society's partnership and IEF by visiting: senecaparkzoo.org/conserve/east-africa/

Get the Swag
Participants receive the themed dry-wick t-shirt and can opt-in for a race medal. Register early to guarantee that your swag will be available at packet pick up.

Do More Together!
Become a Fierce Fundraiser! Funds raised by our Fierce Fundraisers will support the International Elephant Foundation and elephant conservation efforts worldwide. 🏃‍➡️ Scroll down to learn more and sign up today!

Jungle Jog is a 2026 Rochester Runner of the Year Series!
Learn more by clicking the above link.

Race Day Schedule

• Guided Warm Up at Starting Line - 7:30 a.m.
• 5k begins at 8:00 a.m. in Seneca Park
• Kid's Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. in Seneca Park, next to Wegman Lodge
• Awards given at end of race

Location & Parking
Jungle Jog begins and ends in Seneca Park near the Wegman Lodge and Trout Lake. Arrive through the St. Paul street entrance.

Seneca Park parking lots will be open and available. Please note that parking is very limited. We encourage you to arrive early by 7:15 a.m. to give plenty of time to park and walk to the lower park and Starting Line. Premier Parking services will be on-site to help guide participants to available parking spots. The entrance to Seneca Park will close promptly at 7:30am and not re-open until after the last person has completed the race. Participants will need to walk to the starting line located at north end of Seneca Park.

Packet Pick Up
The race-day packet includes your bib number and any giveaways (t-shirt, medal) that are included with your registration. Don't wait until the day of the race to pick up your race materials! Others can get your packet for you, you just need to provide their name and/or registration confirmation. The event registration will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. No Day of Registration.

• Thursday, July 16 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @Seneca Park Zoo - 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester NY 14621
• Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @Medved Running and Walking - 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618

Hydrate & Reuse
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 a refill station half-way through the 3-mile route and at the finish line. 

Kid's Fun Run!
This is a 100 meter dash and open to children 10 and under. No cost to participate, and each runner will receive a Fun-Run medal. The Kid’s Fun Run will take place after the 5k begins around 9:00 am near the Wegman Lodge field. 

Enjoy the Zoo After the Race!
Use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo!