SeaWorld Orlando hosts Inaugural Rescue Run

SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Run January 2020

SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue Run benefiting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund on Saturday, January 25, 2020

Spend time with friends and family as you run, skip, jog, or stroll through SeaWorld Orlando’s Inaugural Rescue Run!

This inaugural event benefiting the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund takes place on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the park’s picturesque pathways and catch a glimpse of SeaWorld’s animals before you cross the finish line at Shamu Stadium. There’s even an exclusive Whale Show at the conclusion of the event.

SeaWorld’s Rescue Run also features a fun packed Kids Run for participants ages 7 and under so it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family.  SeaWorld Rescue themed awards, medals for all participants, and plenty of surprises along the way, this is certain to be a memorable day for racers of all ages. Your exclusive Whale Show, for all participants and a limited number of spectators, is the perfect way to wrap up your race. Race participants and guests can then stay and play following the event with a special day-of ticket offer.

This family-friendly fun run benefits the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Since its inception in 2003, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has provided well over $17 million in grants to over 1,200 organizations – from global organizations to grassroots groups.

Beneficiary Information

SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Run 2020

This event will benefit the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. 

EVERY SINGLE PENNY goes toward these conservation projects! Your donations save lives… One of the greatest benefits of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is that 100% of your contribution will support animal rescue, habitat protection and conservation education programs in the U.S. and around the world.

All expenses and overhead for the Fund are provided by SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, so every single penny you donate goes directly to the projects supported by the fund.

SeaWorld Orlando Entrance Rescue Run

Location

SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821

Event Morning Timeline

  • 5:45 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Opens (near SeaWorld main entrance)
  • 6:00 a.m. – Parking lot closes (Please plan to be on-site at least 45 minutes prior to race start)
  • 7:00 a.m. – START of the 3 Mile FUN RUN
  • 7:15 a.m. – Finish line festival begins with SeaWorld Animals and Characters awaiting you at the post-race festival
  • 8:00 a.m. – Awards Ceremony (near the finish line area)
  • 8:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run Start
  • 9:15 a.m. – FREE Whale Show experience (20 – 25 minute show) 

Race Amenities

  • Inaugural SeaWorld’s Rescue Run Finisher’s medal for Fun Run participants
  • Commemorative SeaWorld’s Rescue Run Race T-Shirt (adult sizes and unisex)
  • Commemorative SeaWorld’s Rescue Run Water Bottle
  • Finish Line Festival with food and refreshments
  • SeaWorld Surprises will await you at the Finish Line Festival
  • Kids Fun Run inside SeaWorld Orlando near Shamu Stadium with a Finisher’s medal
  • Free Race Day parking
  • Post-race Whale Show (limited spectator tickets) 

Fees

FUN RUN Registration Fees

  • $50 through November 15, 2019
  • $55 from November 16 – December 31, 2019
  • $60 from January 1 – January 24, 2020
  • $65 Day of Race (January 25, 2020)

KIDS FUN RUN Registration Fees

  • $10 through January 24, 2020
  • $15 Day of Race (January 25, 2020)

Spectator Whale Show Ticket

  • $15 through January 24, 2020
  • $20 Day of Race (January 25, 2020)

All Registration Fees for the Fun Run Event, Kids Fun Run, and Spectator Show Ticket – includes FREE parking at SeaWorld.

14 & under / 65 & over through January 24th will receive $5.00 OFF. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.

All SeaWorld Ambassadors (employees), Annual Pass Members, and Military will receive 10% OFF the registration fee through January 24th ONLY. Employee ID, Annual Pass and ID, and Military ID must be shown at time of Packet Pick-up. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts. 

********ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE********THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT********NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER********

RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS & SHOW – Cash, checks made payment to “SeaWorld Orlando”, and credit card payments will be accepted on race day.

Special Admission Offer

50% off a Single-Day SeaWorld Orlando ticket for SeaWorld’s Rescue Run participates, valid from January 25 – February 9, 2020.

Race T-Shirts

All participants who register for the 3 Mile event will receive a 100% ring-spun soft cotton unisex t-shirt. Sizes are guaranteed through January 18, 2020.

Finisher Medals for both events

All PAID participants will receive a custom SeaWorld’s Rescue Run themed finisher medal that participate in the 3 Mile event and the Kid’s Run!

Post Race Whale Show

All PAID Fun Run participants will have FREE access to this private and exclusive Whale Show. This exclusive show will follow all events beginning approximately at 9:15am.

Weather and Safety Information

Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area, the race start may be delayed or canceled. As a reminder, registration feeds are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In order to ensure of all runners safety, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers, and dogs are prohibited from the race course. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones, and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

Strollers

Strollers are allowed in the 3 Mile event. Nurturing future generations of runners is a priority and demonstrating healthy lifestyles to kids is special. We do ask those registrants participating with a stroller, must line up after the runners and walkers at the start line. Please listen for directions on where to line up at on the day of the race. Only paid participants of the 3 Mile event will receive a finisher medal. If you would like your child to receive the medal, you will have to register them for the 3 Mile event. 

SeaWorld’s Rescue Kids Run

Following the Fun Run event, we will host a KIDS RUN! All kids must be registered and the Kids Run capacity is capped at 1,000. You can register your child in advance or on Race Day at the main registration area in the morning. All kids who participate will receive a Kids Fun Run Finisher Medal and a SeaWorld Rescue animal themed fun item! Distances will vary between ages ranging from a 50 yard dash to a 200 yard dash. No race t-shirts will be given out for the Kids Fun Run. 

Early Packet Pickup

More details to follow on early Packet Pickup with dates, times, and location! 

RACE DAY – Or you can opt to pick up your packet on Race Day beginning at 6:00am. However, please do allow additional time to pick up your packet on race day due to parking and potentially long lines.

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