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Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k May 2026
Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Maldon Rd, Stanway
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Come and run at Colchester Zoo, home to over 260 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! This promises to be a fun and friendly event for runners of all abilities as well as animal lovers. Race to the finish to claim your bespoke medal.
10k, 10K Inc T-shirt (+£12) and Group of 6 Booking
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Sun, May 17, 2026
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Stanway, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK
Start times
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10k: 9:00 AM10K Inc T-shirt (+£12): 9:00 AMGroup of 6 Booking: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k May 2026
10k
10km
£42
10K Inc T-shirt (+£12)
10km
£54
Group of 6 Booking
£31.67
Route information
We are exciting to be bringing back the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k in partnership with Larking Gowen supporting Colchester Zoological Society on Sunday 17th May 2026.
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.
Course Map
10k - 1 Zoo lap + closed roads
What's included
- FREE Colchester Zoo Entry
- Themed medal
- Marshalled Course
- Post race goodies
- Free race photos
- Toilets
How to get there
Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK
Get full directionsPARKING/TRAVEL
There is parking at Colchester Zoo. Please arrive in plenty of time as it can get congested in the car park.
Event day logistics
09:00 am - 10k start
1 Zoo lap + close roads
Elevation Gain: 77m
Terrain: Road
CUT-OFF TIME
10:30 am
MINIMUM AGES
10k - 15 years and above
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.
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.
RESULTS
Results will be available here immediately after the race.
PICTURES
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
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FAQs
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.
Are there toilets on site at Colchester Stampede 10k?
Yes, there will be portable toilets within the event village.
Where 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.
Is there a cut-off time for the Colchester Stampede 10k?
Yes there is. Due to the road closures, there is a strict 90 minute cut off time.
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