Nogawild Safari Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- NOGAWILD Safari Run 5K · NOGAWILD Safari Kids & Family Fun Run · Virtual NOGAWILD Safari Run
From the Organizer
5k NOGAWILD Safari Fun Run/Walk. September 12th, 2026
Join us for a one-of-a-kind family-friendly run/walk through the parks where you will run/walk by 100s of animals from antelope, penguins, camel, zebra, kangaroos, and more! Join us in this fun-run fundraising event to help support the efforts of Creation Encounters. You can learn more about their work here. Come prepared to walk/run on an all-terrain course. To learn more about the course itself click here.
Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:30 a.m.
8:30am Safari Run/Walk All About the Animals Course (2.8 miles)- 2 laps. This course follows Wildlife Park pathways and the Safari Drive-Thru road (gravel, asphalt, and mulch). Children under 4 are free with a participating adult.
9:00am Kids/Family Fun Run (1 mile)- Take 1 to 2 laps around the Safari Park for a wild and family-friendly adventure!
There will also be a Virtual Option for those who cannot join us in person but would still like to exercise and help support the animals!
Each option price will increase by $5 one month prior to the Fall Safari Run so get your spots early!
Raffle and giveaway immediately follow the Safari Run. Awards will be given to the first 3 female and first 3 male finishers! Each Safari Run participant will receive one free raffle ticket and Safari Run medallion. Other raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present for the raffle to win. Your registration for the Safari Run also includes admission to our Safari Drive-Thru after the event!
Please note - This is a fundraiser race and is not a timed race at this time. We encourage you to keep track of your own time with your watch
We cannot wait to see everyone for the Safari Run! Thank you for signing up!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, GA
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 58 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Nogawild Safari Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Nogawild Safari Run?
- Nogawild Safari Run is a running race held in Cleveland, Georgia on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Nogawild Safari Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Georgia at 2754 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Nogawild Safari Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Nogawild Safari Run
Sep 12, 2026