TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K at Tanganyika

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT

Location: Goddard, KS; 1000 S. Hawkins Ln, 67052
Featured distance: 3.1 Miles
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Run for the wild at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, where a family-friendly 5K meets animal encounters and costume fun.

Fun
Quirky
For a Cause

Who it's for

Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Join TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K for a unique evening at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS. This family-friendly event invites all paces to trot, jog, walk, or strut through the park. Embrace the fun by wearing your fiercest or funniest animal-themed costume. After crossing the chip-timed finish line, celebrate with post-race food, drinks, and special animal meet-and-greets, all while supporting wildlife.

What to expect

• Enjoy a chip-timed 5K course clearly marked with volunteers and signage.
• Hydrate at a water station along the course.
• Celebrate post-race with food, soft drinks, and special animal meet-and-greets.

Standout details

Animal meet-and-greets
Costumes encouraged
Inside Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Chip timed 5K

Perks & features

Chip Timed
Food & Drink
Shirt

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Easygoing

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Rolling
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From the organizer

T-Shirt Deadline Update

The deadline to guarantee a race t-shirt has now passed. Participants who register after this date will not receive a race t-shirt. Thank you for your understanding!

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

TJ’s Tiger Trot 5K at Tanganyika

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