Run Wild At The Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k In Partnership With Larking Gowen On May 2026

We are excited to be bringing back the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K in May 2026, in partnership with Larking Gowen and in support of Colchester Zoological Society and Colchester MIND. 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. That’s right, you’ll be starting between the rhinos, elephants, giraffes and zebras!

“This is truly one of the most magical events we deliver,” says Matt Wood, Co-Founder of RunThrough. “Where else can you line up next to giraffes and elephants to start your race? The Colchester Zoo Stampede offers a brilliant blend of scenic running and real impact, supporting wildlife and mental health causes that matter.”

This is your chance to run one of the UK’s most unique races, starting right in the heart of Colchester Zoo. 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 two zoos in the UK and ranked 11th worldwide by TripAdvisor, it’s the perfect venue for a wild and wonderful 10K. With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, plus a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options. This includes free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

Colchester Zoo, situated in Colchester, is one of Europe’s finest zoos, set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, and home to rare species which are part of international breeding programmes. The zoo has always cared passionately about the world’s threatened species and established its charity, Action for the Wild, to support conservation projects around the globe. By taking part in the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K, your entry helps contribute to this mission while also supporting the mental health services delivered by Colchester MIND.

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. Book your spot now at our Early Bird Prices!