Safari Run to Uganda - In-person and Virtual Race at County Farm Park - Dress in an African animal costume!
About this race
In-person and virtual race for the whole family!
RUN, WALK, TROT, DASH, GALLOP, JOG, SKIP, BOUND, MEANDER, SPRINT, JUMP, SAUNTER, OR HOP! JUST MAKE IT TO THE FINISH LINE
At County Farm Park - June 13, 2026
8 A.M. T-Shirt Pick-up / Race Start: 9 A.M. Tot Trot, 9:15 A.M. Fun Run, 10 A.M. 5K
Fun for the whole family!
- 50-yard tot trot, 1.1 mile fun run & 5K
- Registration for the fun run or 5K allows participation in both events. Free tot trot for 1-3 year olds (must be accompanied by a registered adult). Lower registration fees for participants under 18 yo.
- Race in your costume!
- Face Painting!
- Prizes for best African animal costume, child & adult
- This is a self-timed run
- To receive your shirt on race day, be sure to register by May 26th
Who are we?
Building Up: Partnering in Health and Wholeness is a nonprofit organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, advancing sustainable, community-led health care in underserved regions.
This event supports Tsiyon Family Hospital in Sayyi, Uganda, a fully operational, 24/7 medical facility staffed by a local care team and serving thousands of patients who previously lacked access to nearby health care.
While the hospital is open and providing essential services, we are raising funds to fully equip the operating room, enabling life-saving surgeries, emergency care, and safe deliveries to take place on site.
You can help complete this mission.
Your support strengthens a vital health care lifeline for the Sayyi community and ensures timely, dignified care when it matters most.
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Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Safari Run to Uganda - In-person and Virtual Race at County Farm Park - Dress in an African animal costume!. It's a fantastic 1.8K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Ann Arbor.
Pick your distance
Running
1.1 Mile Fun Run - Age 18+ years old
1.1 Mile Fun Run - Age 11-17 years old
1.1 Mile Fun Run - Age 4-10 years old
An adult must be registered separately to run with the participant.
5K - Age 18+ years old
5K - Age 11-17 years old
5K - Age 4-10 years old
An adult must be registered separately to run with the participant.
Virtual 5K - All Ages
Support Building Up by running on your own schedule!
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About Ann Arbor
Safari Run to Uganda - In-person and Virtual Race at County Farm Park - Dress in an African animal costume! takes place in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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