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Registration is OPEN for our Walk for the Wild 5K Event!

  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
    10 AM – 1 PM

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Walk for the Wild 5K poster with information about the event

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-19, by joining our mission to support both wildlife and human well-being! 🌿✨

We’re aiming to get hundreds of people moving 5K in support of our national wildlife refuges. Your participation will help preserve these vital habitats and promote a healthier, more connected world. Ready to make a difference? Lace up your shoes and let’s get moving for a great cause!

What is 'Walk for the Wild'? 

Walk for the Wild is a national event to bring people together for wildlife and their local national wildlife refuge. Join a movement of people protecting thriving ecosystems and enjoying time outside. Sign up to walk today!

How to Participate:

Visit Our Friends of Woodlands and Waters Walk for the Wild Webpage ~ Click Here to Register  

Walk (move) for the Wild! Get outside and move a distance of 5K (3.1 miles). It’s up to you how you move —walking, jogging, hiking, strolling,or whatever you choose!

Boost Your Impact by Making an Optional Donation! Donations made September 9th - October 31st via our Friends of Woodlands and Waters Walk for the Wild donation form will be matched by the Walk for the Wild Amplifier Fund!

Tag @AmericasWildlifeRefuges and @friendsofwoodlandsa​​​​​​​n​​​​​​​d​​​​​​​w​​​​​​​a​​​​​​​t​​​​​​​e​​​​​​​rs to share your journey and ​​​​celebrate with us on social media with the hashtags #WalkForTheWild, #AmericasWildlifeRefuges, #NationalWildlifeRefuge.