Event Description

Get ready to go WILD at the Wild Child Fun Run at Idaho Falls Zoo! A run geared to the whole family with a 1.5 mile and 5k distances.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Wild Child Fun Run!

Get ready for a family-friendly fitness adventure like no other! The Wild Child Fun Run is your chance to explore the zoo in a whole new way while supporting a great cause.

Date: June 6th, 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM- Noon  
Location: Tautphaus Park & Idaho Falls Zoo
Choose from a 1.5K or 5K run through beautiful Tautphaus Park, ending with a unique quarter-mile course inside the zoo! The route will feature fun cheer stations, photo ops, music, and plenty of snacks to keep you energized along the way.

Not about speed, but about fun! Participants will receive a finish time, but this inclusive event is focused more on the finish and promoting health, fitness, and family fun.

All proceeds will benefit the Idaho Falls Zoological Society, supporting their important projects and the animals we all love.

Register today and be part of the Wild Child Fun Run—a day of fun, fitness, and supporting the animals!

All ages and abilities welcome!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🦁🐒🌳