Colchester Zoo Stampede

MAY

17

2026

Run a chip-timed 10k starting among the rhinos and giraffes at Colchester Zoo. The unique route goes through the zoo and onto closed roads before a zoo finish. Your entry includes zoo admission and supports wildlife conservation.

Sun 17 May 2026

Stanway, East of England

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10 kilometers

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Event Information

The Colchester Stampede 10k is a running event on the 17th of May, 2026, in partnership with Larking Gowen. The event is organized by RunThrough Events.

The Race

The race is a chip-timed 10k run that starts and finishes within Colchester Zoo. The start line is located among animal enclosures, including those for rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The course begins inside the zoo, goes out onto surrounding closed roads, and finishes back inside the zoo grounds.

Entry includes free entry to Colchester Zoo on race day, chip-timed results, free race photos, a themed medal, and post-race refreshments. The event supports the charity Action for the Wild.

The Venue

Colchester Zoo is set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes and is home to over 160 rare species. The zoo's charity, Action for the Wild, supports conservation projects worldwide, and event entries contribute to this cause. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

Colchester Stampede 10k