The 8th Annual Race Against Extinction Earth Day 5K

• 5K Run/Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles

2016 Race Against Extinction Earth Day 5K Run/Walk & Bear Cub Kids Run:

Come celebrate Earth Day by joining us in The Race Against Extinction 5K Race. We are looking for Cheetahs (experienced and first-time runners), Bear Cubs (children under 12 for a 1K jaunt), Tortoises (walkers), Gazelles (inline skaters), Kangaroos (parents with strollers), Wolf Packs (runners or walkers with their pets)! and Sloths (those who cannot or will not be running, skating, walking or moving in general on April 23rd but would like to support and help protect their fellow species!).  RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS ACCEPTED - CASH, CHECK or Gold Bullion!

The race begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in scenic Artesani Park just off the Charles River in the Boston/Brighton/Cambridge area. The entry fee is 25.00 ($15 for Bear Cubs) and proceeds will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund. Race entry includes a VERY cool shirt and the opportunity to help the WWF's conservation goals even more   Come join us and make a positive impact for Earth Day this year!

The Race Against Extinction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to generate greater awareness of the need to protect our planet's endangered plants and animals, raise money for the habitat preservation funds of established international conservation groups, and - perhaps most importantly - have FUN!

If you would like to learn more about our exclusive race charity beneficiary World Wildlife Fund and the great work they are doing please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org

If you would like to do more and raise awareness and funds for their great work please set up a Panda Nation Page by clicking here o or copying and pasting this link you’re your browser: http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=panda_nation_rae_boston&active=boston

If you have any questions on setting up your Panda Nation page or anything else related to your Panda Nation page or fundraising for WWF please contact our friends at WWF at [email protected]

We encourage all types of athletes and non-athletes to participate. If you have never run a timed race before, here is your chance. If you think that you are fast you have a great chance at winning one of our coveted lost and found and recycled Hub Cap trophies by placing first in one of our many categories. The Race Against Extinction tries to ensure that it's events are as green as possible including our the fabled lost, found & recycled Hub Cap Trophies.  We look forward to seeing you Saturday, April 23rd on the Charles! There is limited space so please hurry and sign up as soon as you can so that you do not miss out on all of the fun!

The Race Against Extinction Team 

Race Day Schedule

Race Day Packet begins at 9:30 AM