Gather your herd for Rochester’s wildest 5K! 
Run, walk, or stroll through Seneca Park and the Seneca Park Zoo, then use your race bib for a free day-pass to visit the animals—including this year’s featured animal, the African Elephant. Best of all, your participation helps fund critical global conservation efforts through the International Elephant Foundation!
Jungle Jog is a 2026 Rochester Runner of the Year Series!
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Race Day Schedule
- Guided Warm Up at Starting Line – 7:30 a.m.
- 5k begins at 8:00 a.m. in Seneca Park
- Kid’s Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. in Seneca Park, next to Wegman Lodge
- Awards given at the end of the race
Location & Parking
Jungle Jog begins and ends in Seneca Park near the Wegman Lodge and Trout Lake. Arrive through the St. Paul street entrance.
Seneca Park parking lots will be open and available. Please note that parking is very limited. We encourage you to arrive early by 7:15 a.m. to give plenty of time to park and walk to the lower park and the Starting Line. Premier Parking services will be on-site to help guide participants to available parking spots. The entrance to Seneca Park will close promptly at 7:30 am and not re-open until after the last person has completed the race. Participants will need to walk to the starting line located at the north end of Seneca Park.
Packet Pick Up
The race-day packet includes your bib number and any giveaways (t-shirt, medal) that are included with your registration. Don’t wait until the day of the race to pick up your race materials! Others can get your packet for you; you just need to provide their name and/or registration confirmation. The event registration will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. No Day of Registration.
- Thursday, July 16, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @Seneca Park Zoo – 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14621
- Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @Medved Running and Walking – 3400 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Hydrate & Reuse
The Seneca Park Zoo Society continues the commitment to our mission of conserving wildlife and wild places by keeping this a ‘cupless’ race. They are encouraging all participants to bring a full bottle of water with them to use during the race. They will provide a refill station halfway through the 3-mile route and at the finish line.
Kid’s Fun Run!
This is a 100-meter dash and is open to children 10 and under. No cost to participate, and each runner will receive a Fun-Run medal. The Kid’s Fun Run will take place after the 5k begins around 9:00 am near the Wegman Lodge field.
Enjoy the Zoo After the Race!
Use your race bib for a free day-pass and enjoy a leisurely visit with the animals of Seneca Park Zoo!