Colchester Zoo Stampede
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Event overview
The Colchester Stampede 10k is a chip-timed road race held at Colchester Zoo on 17 May 2026. Organised by RunThrough in partnership with Larking Gowen, the event supports Mid & North East Essex Mind and Colchester Zoo’s Action for the Wild and Colchester Zoological Society. Entry fees are listed from £45 to £80, with a standard 10k entry and an option for a charity place.
Venue and course
The race starts in the heart of Colchester Zoo and includes a 1 km loop through the zoo grounds with animals alongside the route. Runners then continue onto surrounding closed roads before finishing back inside the zoo. The course is described as road terrain with an elevation gain of 77 m. The event location is given as Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL.
Included services
Entries include free Colchester Zoo entry on race day, official chip-timed results, free race photos, a themed medal and post-race goodies. Kilometre markers are provided and marshals are stated to guide participants around the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
