Colchester Zoo Stampede
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Event overview
The Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K takes place on Sunday 17 May 2026 at Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL. The event is organised in partnership with Larking Gowen and supports Mid and North East Essex Mind, Colchester Zoological Society and Colchester. Recent listing data shows 128 bookings in the last month. Entry prices shown range from £45 to £80, with a charity place option priced at £80.
Route, distance and included services
The race distance is 10K. The course starts inside Colchester Zoo, includes a 1 km loop through the zoo grounds, then continues on surrounding closed roads and finishes back inside the zoo. The terrain is road and the route has an elevation gain of 77 m. Colchester Zoo is described as spanning 60 acres and housing over 260 species.
Included with entry are free Colchester Zoo entry on race day, a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. The event provides marshals and distance flags at each kilometre. Additional event services mentioned include an event village with food and drink options and an option to purchase the Colchester Zoo event t-shirt at a discounted rate when added at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
