Wildlife rangers are required to stay at the top of their physical and mental game. Their vital work takes them into challenging environments and conditions. For their safety and wellbeing rangers train to keep in peak physical shape.

In the lead up to Race Day on 19th September, ranger teams prepare by testing their physical and mental abilities. A series of training challenges, including pushups, situps, a time trial and a specialist quiz testing their wildlife knowledge, in preparation for their 21km race.

Mark Scheinberg has generously committed $1 million in matched funds in 2026 in support of rangers most in need. A global, collaborative public fundraising and awareness campaign for The Wildlife Ranger Challenge has the goal of raising a total of $3 million for this year’s Ranger Fund.

Donate directly to our ranger fund. Every donation will make a real difference to the working lives of thousands of rangers across Africa.

Support the Ranger Teams who participate across Africa.

Share your efforts in the 21km run and training challenges, follow the latest news, join the conversation and speak up for wildlife protectors with #ForWildlifeRangers on social media.

Donate directly to our ranger fund. Every donation will make a real difference to the working lives of thousands of rangers across Africa.

The WRC culminates in rangers simultaneously competing across the continent in a 21km race carrying up to 22kg backpacks; an exercise designed to highlight the physical and mental resilience required of a ranger whilst running in solidarity. #ForWildlifeRangers.