Compiled and fact-checked by Tommo, Verus founder · Last verified August 2026 · Spot an error?
Running · Other Distances
Run for Wildlife 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Location
- Dublin Zoo, Dublin, Ireland
- Distance
- 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Run for Wildlife: 29 August 2026, 1.9 miles, from Dublin Zoo. Route, distance and where to check results.
Run for Wildlife Race Timeline
12 days since race day
Run for Wildlife runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
Run for Wildlife: quick answers
When is the next Run for Wildlife?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent Run for Wildlife was Saturday, 29 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does Run for Wildlife start?
Run for Wildlife starts at Dublin Zoo. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Run for Wildlife?
Run for Wildlife is 1.9 miles (3.1km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 29 August 2026
- Distance
- 1.9 miles / 3.1km
- Location
- Dublin Zoo, Dublin, Ireland
- Start Point
- Dublin Zoo
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, surface, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Run for Wildlife.
Run for Wildlife Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Run for Wildlife Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Dublin Zoo. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Run for Wildlife flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. Check the organiser’s own course description before race day.
Run for Wildlife Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Dublin Zoo
Start line.
Where Run for Wildlife starts and finishes
Run for Wildlife starts at Dublin Zoo. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Run for Wildlife Route Breakdown
A 1.9-mile course at Dublin Zoo, Dublin, organised by Run for Wildlife.
Run for Wildlife Pace Calculator & Splits
Run for Wildlife Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
2:06:19
Average pace / km
1:18:29
Run for Wildlife Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:34:44 | 58:52 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:42:38 | 1:03:46 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:50:32 | 1:08:41 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:58:25 | 1:13:35 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 2:06:19 | 1:18:29 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 2:14:13 | 1:23:24 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 2:22:06 | 1:28:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 2:30:00 | 1:33:12 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 2:37:54 | 1:38:07 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 2:53:41 | 1:47:55 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 3:09:28 | 1:57:44 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 3:25:16 | 2:07:33 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 3:41:03 | 2:17:21 | 7:00:00 |
Run for Wildlife Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Run for Wildlife finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Run for Wildlife finish
14:51
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Run for Wildlife, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyRun for Wildlife Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Dublin Zoo
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Run for Wildlife
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 1.9-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Dublin Zoo fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
1.9-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Run for Wildlife Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Run for Wildlife for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Run for Wildlife fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusRun for Wildlife Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Run for Wildlife site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.