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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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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

We are excited 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.

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

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

The Route

Distance: 10k
Elev Gain: 77 m

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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.

Race Pack Collection

Collect your race pack from the Event Village on the day — it opens at 07:30. Please bring your booking confirmation and photo ID.

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.