RUN FOR WILDLIFE AND JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

JOIN WILD TOMORROW’S “TEAM ELEPHANT”

May 15-24, 2027

for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon AND Conservation Experience at Wild Tomorrow’s Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.

CAPE TOWN IS NOW AN ABBOTT WORLD MAJOR MARATHON!

Make your miles matter by running with Wild Tomorrow’s “Team Elephant” in the Cape Town Marathon. May 2027 will be their first race since becoming an Abbott World Major Marathon…but don’t come all the way to South Africa just for the race!

The week before the race, join us in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, to visit Wild Tomorrow’s Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve and take part in a conservation experience trip, seeing the impact of your run firsthand, funding our wildlife conservation work. Then, take on one of the world’s most breathtaking cities, Cape Town, the weekend of the race (For those with partners who aren’t marathon runners, they are welcome to join the volunteer trip with you. There are also 5km, 10km and 22km spectacular trail run options on Saturday ahead of the marathon).

Join our team, and run to protect wildlife and preserve habitats for a better tomorrow and enjoy the stunning sights and sounds of South Africa — while leaving the travel planning to us. Read about our 2026 Team’s epic experience here.

WHY RUN WITH WILD TOMORROW?

When you run with us, you’re not just crossing the finish line, you’re making a real difference for nature! All funds raised will support critical wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in South Africa. Plus, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience, including:

• Impactful Volunteering in KwaZulu-Natal: Spend a week at our reserve and contribute directly to conservation work saving habitat, protecting wildlife, and uplifting the local communities.

• Exclusive Team Activities in Cape Town: Guided hikes, shakeout runs, and celebration events.

• Cultural Exploration: See iconic Cape Town landmarks like Table Mountain and the penguins at Boulders Beach!

• Community and Connection: Build lasting memories with like-minded runners, our dedicated conservation staff, and the local community!

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

VOLUNTEERING AT WILD TOMORROW MAY 15-21

6 Nights:

• Work behind the scenes of conservation by getting hands-on with ecological restoration work, snare patrol with our rangers, bird banding and rhino horn trimming to protect them from poachers.

• Educational game drives and guided hikes to explore the reserve.

• Learn about Wild Tomorrow’s conservation initiatives and meet our incredible team.

• Run on the reserve ahead of the marathon to stretch legs while seeing wildlife, all while adjusting to the South African timezone ahead of race day.

• Read more about our Conservation Experience trips for a taste of what you’ll get up to!

CAPE TOWN MARATHON MAY 21-24

3 Nights:

• Friday evening welcome dinner & team orientation.

• Run the Cape Town Marathon as an official charity runner. We will be there to cheer you on as you explore Cape Town’s beauty!

• Post-race team celebration at a stunning location beneath Table Mountain, looking out to the Atlantic Ocean.

• Kayaking with endangered African Penguins, learning about their conservation challenges.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Incredible team experience exploring a wildlife reserve together and running the marathon as a bonded team.

• An awesome “Team Elephant” t-shirt & Wild Tomorrow baseball cap.

• Tips and support along the way from Wild Tomorrow staff.

• Accommodation, transfers, breakfasts, and welcome dinner in Cape Town.

• All accommodation, transfers, conservation activities, safari drives and meals on Wild Tomorrow’s reserve.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

• International flights to/from South Africa

• Domestic flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay (to travel to our reserve)

• Domestic flight from Durban to Cape Town (to travel to the Marathon)

• Lunches and dinners in Cape Town (other than the welcome dinner)

• Alcohol and tip money for the duration of your stay

WHAT IS THE COST?

Each charity runner will commit to raising a minimum amount US of $3,000 for our wildlife conservation work and to paying your race registration fee. For those joining to volunteer with us, the total additional cost for Cape Town & Reserve accommodation and travel activities is $1,600 (TBC).

We’ll help you with your fundraising efforts, set you up with a personal online fundraising page, and kit you out in a special Wild Tomorrow team shirt and baseball cap to wear while you train, and on race day. We will be with you every step of the way, all the way to the finish line!

Check out our website and stories to learn more about our work. Questions? Email us at annic@wildtomorrow.org

We have limited places for volunteers at the reserve, so please reach out asap if you are interested and have questions!

APPLY NOW

Wild Tomorrow
413 W 48th St #3F New York, New York, 10036 USA.
contact@wildtomorrowfund.org