Nogawild Safari Run
Nogawild Safari Run is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Cleveland, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
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 our Safari Park and surrounding woods, where you'll run or walk by tons of animals, including penguins, honey badgers, camels, zebras, capybaras, and more! This year, we're also welcoming our Scottish Highland cows to the event. Runners and walkers will get the chance to meet our Highland cows right after the race! You can learn more about NOGAWILD and the animals here!
Join us for 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.
Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:30 a.m.
- 8:30am NOGAWILD Safari Run/Walk 5k- About 3 total miles through the Safari Park. This course includes gravel, asphalt, mulch, uneven terrain, trail creeks, and woods, with 2 small water crossings (pavers/boards provided, or you can jump them if you'd like a challenge). Prefer to skip the woods? You can add another loop around Safari Park instead. 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's price will increase by $5 one month prior to the Fall Safari Run, so get your spot 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 a Safari Run medallion. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present 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 out there 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, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, GA
City Elevation
1,572 ft
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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51
Days to train
- Race
- Nogawild Safari Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Nogawild Safari Run
Sep 12, 2026