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Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k May 2027

Name: Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k May 2027
Start: 2027-05-16T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-16T10:30:00+00:00
Location: See event details

Date

Sunday, 16 May 2027

Start Time

09:00

Race Entry Summary

10K

£41(+ 5% booking fee)

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Every entry includes

Unique themed medal
Finish line goodies
Free race photos
Chip-timed results

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About This Event

We are exciting to be bringing back the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k in partnership with Larking Gowen supporting Colchester Zoological Society on Sunday 16th May 2027.

Race Day Schedule

9am10k

Join us at the incredible Colchester Zoo for the unique opportunity to run a chip timed 10k that starts in the heart of the Zoo right between the rhinos, elephants, giraffes and zebras!

Your entry will include free entry into Colchester Zoo on race day, official chip timed results, free race photos, a unique themed medal and post race goodies.

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 Stampede 10k.

You can now grab your Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k 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!

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.

Event Location: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL

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Event Information

The race will start in the zoo, heading past the animals and then lead out on to the closed roads around Colchester before finishing back in the event village.

Address

Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL

Getting There

By Car: Get the full directions here

Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass.

From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12.

From Southend: About 1 hour’s journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12.

From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour’s journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12.

From Stansted Airport: About 50 minutes journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12.

Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.

The car park will open at 6:45 am and we would advise arriving before 7:30 am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Please expect a short queue if arriving after 7:30 am. There will be plenty of FREE parking available for all runners and spectators next to the event village.

By Rail: The nearest stations are Colchester North and Marks Tey. We advise planning your journey before the race to ensure you arrive at the train station with as much time as possible. Colchester North and Marks Tey train stations are a 4-mile walk from the zoo or a 10-minute taxi.

Parking

There is parking at Colchester Zoo. Please arrive in plenty of time as it can get congested in the car park.

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be portable toilets in the EV as well as some on course.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided at roughly the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the finish. If spectators would like to enter the Zoo to spectate they must buy a ticket in advance and they will be able to gain access from 8am.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Please remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake. Please bear in mind that this is an undulating and testing route for any wheelchair athlete or buggy runner. Due to the nature of the venue only assistance dogs will be permitted within the event village area and zoo premises.