Run (or Walk) Like a Cheetah
About this race
Join us for the Run (or Walk) Like a Cheetah 5K fundraiser and help protect cheetahs through supporting the Cheetah Conservation Fund! The 5K will take place May 2, 2026, at Washington Park in Laramie, WY. Can't attend? No problem—you can participate in the virtual race!
All the proceeds from this fundraising event, hosted by University of Wyoming Communication and Journalism students, will support the work of protecting the remaining 7,000 cheetahs in the wild.
Founded by Dr. Laurie Marker in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund uses education and research to better understand cheetahs and combat threats causing population decline. A group of UW students will spend two weeks in May at its main research center in Namibia, Africa, to help Dr. Marker and her team as they rehabilitate, protect and study cheetahs to educate a global audience.
Bring your friends or family members and run (or walk) like a cheetah!
*If you're a student, use the coupon code STUDENT at checkout
*If you're participating in a group of 4 or more people, use the coupon code GROUP4
Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Run (or Walk) Like a Cheetah. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Laramie.
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Running
Run Like a Cheetah
This event is for people who would like to run or jog the 5K event.
Run/ Walk Like a Cheetah - Virtual Race
Can't participate in the in-person event? Join the virtual race and run on your own time May 2nd to May 9th!
Walking
Walk Like a Cheetah
This event is for people who would like to walk the 5K event.
Weather Overview
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About Laramie
Run (or Walk) Like a Cheetah takes place in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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