Take a Walk on The Wild Side!

Where the Wild Things Run 5K is more than a race, it is a new way for the South Florida Wildlife Center to bring our community together around a shared vision for the future of wildlife, people, and the environment we all call home.

For more than 70 years, South Florida Wildlife Center has cared for native wildlife in need. Today, we are building upon that legacy with a broader goal: to transform every rescue, every rehabilitation, every release, and every lesson learned into an opportunity to advance conservation. The thousands of wildlife cases that come through our doors provide a unique window into the health of South Florida’s ecosystems and the challenges facing wildlife in an increasingly urban environment.

Our vision for the future extends beyond treating individual animals. We are working toward a South Florida where people and wildlife can peacefully coexist, where advances in wildlife medicine improve our ability to return animals to the wild, where research and data contribute to meaningful conservation action, and where education empowers communities to become active participants in protecting the natural world.

Central to that future is One Health, the understanding that the health of wildlife, people, and the environment are deeply interconnected. Wildlife can tell us an extraordinary amount about the places we share, from environmental change and habitat pressures to emerging health concerns. By strengthening those connections, we hope to help build healthier ecosystems, healthier wildlife populations, and ultimately healthier communities.

On November 7, 2026, our inaugural Where the Wild Things Run 5K at Nova Southeastern University marks another step toward that future. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps us continue to protect, rehabilitate, and release wildlife while advancing conservation, education, innovation, and community coexistence.

Every step has a purpose. Every release has an impact. And together, we can create a future where South Florida’s communities and wildlife thrive side by side.

Run for Wildlife. Run for a Healthier Future.

Become a Sponsor. Make a Wild Impact.

Where the Wild Things Run 5K offers businesses, organizations, and community partners a unique opportunity to stand alongside South Florida Wildlife Center as we bring wildlife conservation, community wellness, and our growing One Health initiative together for our inaugural 5K.

Your sponsorship directly supports our mission to protect wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, release, and education while advancing conservation and the interconnected health of animals, people, and the environment. In return, our sponsorship opportunities provide meaningful ways to showcase your organization to race participants, families, wildlife advocates, community members, and fellow partners who share a commitment to a healthier South Florida.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels, from our exclusive Title Sponsorship ($10,000) to Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), Bronze ($1,000), and Community ($500) sponsorships. Benefits vary by level and may include event naming opportunities, prominent logo placement, race shirt recognition, social media and email features, booth space, complimentary race entries, event announcements, and more.

We also welcome in-kind partnerships for food and beverages, race swag, printing, event supplies, volunteer support, health and wellness services, and media support.

Whether you join us as a corporate sponsor, community partner, or in-kind supporter, your partnership helps turn one morning of movement into lasting impact for wildlife and the communities we share.

Title Sponsor - $10,000

Title Sponsor – $10,000

Exclusive Opportunity

Our premier sponsorship level offers maximum visibility and recognition throughout the event. The Title Sponsor receives:

Event naming rights
Prominent logo placement
Media recognition
Largest logo placement on race shirts
Event booth space
Speaking opportunity
Social media features
Email recognition
15 complimentary race entries

Gold Sponsor - $5,000

Gold Sponsor – $5,000

3 Opportunities Available

Receive prominent event recognition while directly supporting our wildlife mission. Gold Sponsors receive:

Environmental Education Tent naming rights
Prominent logo placement
Large logo placement on race shirts
Event booth space
Social media features
Sponsor recognition
10 complimentary race entries

Silver Sponsor - $2,500

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

Build your organization’s visibility while supporting wildlife conservation and community engagement. Silver Sponsors receive:

Logo placement on event materials
Medium logo placement on race shirts
Social media recognition
Recognition during event announcements
6 complimentary race entries

Bronze Sponsor - $1,000

Bronze Sponsor – $1,000

Show your support for South Florida’s wildlife while connecting your organization with our community. Bronze Sponsors receive:

Logo placement on event materials
Small logo placement on race shirts
Social media recognition
4 complimentary race entries

Community Sponsor - $500

Community Sponsor – $500

A great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to become part of our inaugural 5K and demonstrate their commitment to wildlife and the community. Community Sponsors receive:

Logo placement on event materials
Small logo placement on race shirts
Social media recognition
4 complimentary race entries

In-Kind Sponsorship

Organizations can also support Where the Wild Things Run 5K through donated goods, professional services, or event support. Current needs include food and beverages, race swag, printing services, event supplies, volunteer support, health and wellness services, and media support.