The sixth Wildlife Ranger Challenge in 2025 was another huge success.
During the half-marathon, the rangers ran along marked routes in diverse and challenging terrains, from tropical rainforests and potholed roads to sandy riverbeds, steep ridges and tracks often used by hippos and elephants.
o A record 154 four-person teams took part, which raised a further $3m in vital funding to underpin Rangers’ work
o In 2024 year a 2.4km time trial was added to the mini challenges, which enabled a number of K-9 dog teams to participate
o By leveraging Mark Scheinberg’s generous lead donation of $1million, we were able to enhance the overall match fund available by $397,000
o Five regional hub races were held in Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
o The men’s race was won by Tanzania’s African People & Wildlife, Tarangire Ecosystem team. The women’s race was won by Zambia’s Frankfurt Zoological Society, Nsumbu Women’s team
o Thousands of people around the world supported the Rangers with donations, messages of support and by doing a challenge of their own on race day. In the US, 440 staff members of Disney took part in 4 challenges across 10 States and in the UK, In the US, 440 staff members of Disney took part in 4 challenges across 10 States. In London’s Hyde Park, Tusk and Be Military Fit held a public “train like a ranger” session.
