TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K at Tanganyika

TJ’s TIGER TROT 
April 18, 2026 • Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Get ready to Run for the Wild! The TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K brings the fun, the family vibes, the costumes, and the animals all together at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Come dressed in your fiercest (or funniest) outfit and enjoy an evening surrounded by wildlife, community, and roaring good energy.

This family-friendly 5K welcomes all paces — trot, jog, walk, or strut like the main character.

 

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 17, 2026  

• Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
• 535 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213
• 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Race Day Pickup — April 18  

• Tanganyika Wildlife Park
• 1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052
• 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Race Day Schedule – Saturday, April 18, 2026

• 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Race Day Packet Pickup 
• 4:10 p.m. Pre-Race Warmup
• 4:30 p.m. TJ’s Tiger Trot Starts 
• 5:00 p.m. Post-Race Food, Drinks & Animal Meet-and-Greets 
• 7:30 p.m. Event Ends

 

Race Information

The TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K starts at 4:30 p.m. inside Tanganyika Wildlife Park. This event is chip timed, and your time begins when you cross the start line. The course will be clearly marked with arrows, signage, and volunteers. A photographer will be stationed at the finish line, so bring those big “I just did that!” smiles. A water station will be placed along the course for participants. Restrooms will be available both inside the park and in outdoor portable units. After finishing, join your running family for music, food, soft drinks, and special animal meet-and-greets with Tanganyika ambassadors. 

 

Event Information

• Chip timed
• Family-friendly 
• Costumes encouraged 
• Course clearly marked 
• Photographer at finish 
• Water station on course 
• Free on-site parking at Tanganyika

Please wear your bib on the front of your outermost layer for accurate timing.

Listen to event volunteers and park staff, be aware of your surroundings, admire the animals from a safe distance, and have fun with your TJ’s Running Family!

 

Not Allowed

For safety and respect for the wildlife, the following are not permitted:

• Bicycles
• Roller skates/blades
• Skateboards
• Animals (no dogs, even honorary tigers)
• Segways