Colchester Stampede 10k
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Event summary
Run wild in this unique 10k at Colchester Zoo. Great for runners of all abilities, the course starts and finishes inside the zoo alongside many impressive beasts. Come for your chance to run alongside elephants or for the bespoke finisher's medal.
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RunThrough is one of the UK’s premier running event organisers. Their events are widely regarded as inclusive and friendly, with the RunThrough community being at the heart of everything they do. Runners can enter a huge variety of distances from 5k’s all the way up to the mighty marathon. If you’re new to running and looking to book onto your first event, then these events are the ones for you.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sun May 16 2021
What's included:
- Themed Medal
- FREE Colchester Zoo Entry
- T-Shirt
- Chip Timed results
- Marshalled Course
- Refreshment stations
- Goodie Bag
- Free parking
10k
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Frequently asked questions
Will there be a bag drop available at Colchester Stampede 10k?
There will be an informal bag drop on site but you are advised to bring as little extra baggage as possible. … read moreAre there toilets on site at Colchester Stampede 10k?
Yes, there will be portaloos within the event village.… read moreWhere will the refreshment stations be?
There will be a water station at the 5k mark of the race as well as at the finish line.… read moreRunning Events in the United Kingdom
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Route description
Route description
**This event was postponed from November 2020**
The course starts and finishes inside Colchester Zoo. Runners will be able to see Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Bears, Baboons and Giraffes to name but a few.
The route heads out of the zoo on a closed road loop which is well marshalled and signposted.
This is a flat course and often considered as a potential PB course. However it goes without saying the stunning thing about this event is the animals.
Schedule
06:45 Parking opens
09:00 10k starts
10:30 10k cut-off time
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race in order to complete the registration process.
*More information about race day specifics will be sent out to those registered.
This is a great event for spectators. The best place to cheer the runners on from is by the entrance to the zoo as runners will pass here twice.
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK
Get directionsAddress: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL
It is recommended that you arrive as early as possible, as with many large sporting events there will be traffic coming into the venue. Please plan your journey accordingly!
By Car
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. Colchester North and Marks Tey train station are a 4 mile walk from the start line, so it is advised that you book a taxi.
10k
Route description
Route description
**This event was postponed from November 2020**
The course starts and finishes inside Colchester Zoo. Runners will be able to see Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Bears, Baboons and Giraffes to name but a few.
The route heads out of the zoo on a closed road loop which is well marshalled and signposted.
This is a flat course and often considered as a potential PB course. However it goes without saying the stunning thing about this event is the animals.
Schedule
06:45 Parking opens
09:00 10k starts
10:30 10k cut-off time
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race in order to complete the registration process.
*More information about race day specifics will be sent out to those registered.
This is a great event for spectators. The best place to cheer the runners on from is by the entrance to the zoo as runners will pass here twice.
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK
Get directionsAddress: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL
It is recommended that you arrive as early as possible, as with many large sporting events there will be traffic coming into the venue. Please plan your journey accordingly!
By Car
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. Colchester North and Marks Tey train station are a 4 mile walk from the start line, so it is advised that you book a taxi.