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2025 Elephant Stampede 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2- Benefitting The Elephant Sanctuary
2025 Elephant Stampede 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2- Benefitting The Elephant Sanctuary
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Get ready to mark your calendars for National Elephant Appreciation Day on September 22nd! We're thrilled to announce our Elephant Stampede, featuring a range of distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2. The medal is an antique gold 3D medal that is stunning! Complete this race anytime in 2025! This isn't just your typical race – it's a chance to make a meaningful difference.
By participating, you're becoming a vital part of a larger mission. We're dedicated to giving back, with a commitment to donate at least 15% of every registration fee to The Elephant Sanctuary. This remarkable sanctuary provides personalized care to captive elephants, ensuring they enjoy the companionship of a herd and thrive in a secure environment dedicated to their overall well-being.
Our event has been thoughtfully designed with your convenience in mind. Throughout all of 2025, you'll have the flexibility to complete your chosen distance at your own pace. Whether you opt for a leisurely 1-mile stroll or take on the exhilarating challenge of a full marathon, inclusivity remains at the heart of our event. Participants of all ages are welcome to join forces in support of this noble cause. As a lasting token of your achievement and contribution, each participant will receive an exquisite medal and a bib, both proudly symbolizing your meaningful participation.
The registration fee of $24 covers these cherished keepsakes and ensures a significant charitable donation. You can can t-shirts and extra SWAG for this race HERE!
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What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
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The 'Save the Elephants' 5K VR was the 699th road race I've completed since 1984. When Covid struck, 'real' races were cancelled. Happily, VR's sprung up, like mushrooms in the forest, to offer competitive runners a way in which to continue the sport. This was important to mesas I'm nurturing a streak wherein I run at least one rave per month. That streak, by the way, now stands at 387 consecutive months.



The 'Save the Elephants' 5K VR was the 699th road race I've completed since 1984. When Covid struck, 'real' races were cancelled. Happily, VR's sprung up, like mushrooms in the forest, to offer competitive runners a way in which to continue the sport. This was important to mesas I'm nurturing a streak wherein I run at least one rave per month. That streak, by the way, now stands at 387 consecutive months.