Welcome to our 7th annual World Giraffe Day Virtual 5K! *Participants will be notified by email and on this site with instructions on when and where they can pick up their medal. ***REMINDER TO THOSE SIGNING UP, THERE WILL BE NO MEDALS MAILED, YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR MEDALS IN PERSON*** By signing up to either walk or run this 5K event, proceeds will go to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to aid in their efforts to help save one of the most majestic animals on earth. For more information about the great work that they do, please visit www.giraffeconservation.org . You can get your 5K in on a treadmill at home or the gym, a walk with family or friends at your favorite park, the options are endless. Each person who registers for the event will receive a fantastic medal that you can wear proudly to show off your support for Giraffe. If you don't want to run and would like to donate, please visit the donation page of the race website. Thanks again to all of you for making the past S
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St. Louis AAZK World Giraffe Day 5K VIRTUAL Race 2026 — St Louis, MO
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to St Louis, MO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
