Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k May 2026

Run Wild at the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K In Partnership with Larking Gowen on Sunday 17th May 2026

In Support of Mid and North East Essex Mind

We’re thrilled to announce the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K in May 2026, in partnership with Larking Gowen and in support of Colchester Zoological Society and Colchester.

This is your chance to run one of the UK’s most unique races starting right in the heart of Colchester Zoo, between rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. The course takes you on a 1K loop through the zoo grounds before heading out onto the surrounding closed roads and finishing back inside the zoo.

Colchester Zoo is home to over 260 species and spans 60 acres of parkland and lakes. Listed as one of the top 2 zoos in the UK and ranked 11th worldwide by TripAdvisor, it's the perfect venue for a wild and wonderful 10K.

Book your spot now at our Early Bird Prices!

Race Start Time & Distances

09:00 am - 10k

1 Zoo lap + close roads

Elevation Gain: 77m

Terrain: Road

10:30 am - Cut-off time

Included in the entry

Free Colchester Zoo Entry on race day

Unique Themed Medal

Free Race Photos

Chip-timed results

Post Race Goodies

Don’t miss this opportunity to run through one of the UK’s most iconic zoos while supporting wildlife conservation and mental health awareness. Sign up and stampede to the finish line!

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Colchester Zoo!

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Colchester Zoo event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!