The Port Lympne 5k

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Take on this great 5k race around Port Lympne Wild Animal Park to experience wildlife at its finest. With a whole host of rare animals such as eastern black rhinos, lions, ​and much more have fun as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
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Sun, 16 Oct 2022
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Lympne, United Kingdom
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3.9
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Where and when
Location
Port Lympne Reserve, Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR, UK
Start times
Sun, 16 Oct 2022
5k:
9:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for The Port Lympne 5k
5k
5km
Route information
This route will take you in and around Port Lympne's animal enclosures, expect to see rare black rhinos, lions, gorillas and much more as you explore this fantastic animal park. There will be plenty of exotic creatures to keep you entertained as you race. This course will be multi-terrain and undulating throughout.
This 5k is in aid of the Aspinall Foundation which helps release the animals back into their natural habitats, such as the Congo, Gabon, Java and Madagascar.
What's included
  • Zoo entry for the day
  • Awards for fundraising
  • First aid
  • Toilets
  • Bag drop
  • Refreshments
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How to get there
Port Lympne Reserve, Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR, UK
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Parking
There will be parking available for participants to use.
Event day logistics
09:00 Race starts
Exact will be available closer to the date of the event.
Age Requirements
  • 5k: Entrants must be 11 years or older to participate
Fundraising awards
If you decide to fundraise for the Aspinall Foundation you will be in for a chance to earn some amazing benefits:
  • Raise £200 - Two park tickets
  • Raise £500 - Four park tickets including a safari
  • Raise £1000 - Four tickets and access to all areas safari
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FAQs
Will there be a bag drop available at the The Port Lympne 5k?
Yes, there will be a bag drop available for all participants to use.
When does The Port Lympne 5k start?
The race will begin at 10:00am, make sure to arrive in plenty of time to park, warm up and get ready to race.
What do I get with my entry to The Port Lympne & 5k?
All participants will receive free entry for the day, if you decide to fundraise for the Aspinall foundation you will also earn rewards such as free tickets and much more.
Reviews
3.9
94 reviews
Star
3.7
Did the race in 2022
The location made this event, the marshals on the course were very helpful at directing the route as it was a bit complicated and needed more signage. Bit of a delay at the start and was denied water before starting at the refreshment table because it had to be saved for the finish.
james
Star
4.3
Did the race in 2022
Excellent race, but course needed to be simpler (with regard to additional loops for 10k route).
claire
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2022
Great event, loved seeing all the animals.Delayed start due to marshalls not being in place. Also feel the 5k/10k split needed better indication as pretty sure some people didn't do the additional loops at the bottom of the course. Pre race instructions and race director both outlined this, but obviously people didn't take note!!!
joseph
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2022
Slight delay to start due to marshalls not being in position (possibly more marshalls needed, especially for the 5k/10k split). Otherwise a super event.
sean
Star
3.0
Did the race in 2022
The marshals were all very supportive, but at a key point on the course there was real confusion as to where people should go which I know resulted in some people going the wrong way.The course itself was very challenging, but a lot of fun, however I think there were a couple of sections which were quite dangerous with traffic on the course (as it was very late starting) and I saw a couple of people fall over.
lorraine
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1.0
Did the race in 2022
It could not have been worse.This was a total shambles - started 30 mins late, the PA didn't work or if it did only 10 people could here it, there weren't enough toilets for the amount of runners, the course was so badly plans that many many runners missed parts of the course, we were told to listen to the marshals but its a shame that most of the time they were chatting to each other not telling runners about the very confusing course.What a rotten day
Star
4.3
Did the race in 2022
Really enjoyed the 5K run around the zoo, but we started 30 minutes late, not enough toilets, for the amount of runners that attended, very long queue for the toilet before the race, and some of the marshals, didn’t appear to know which way to send the runners, so a few disagreements at the end, as some 10k runners took a short cut, and got in front of other 10k runners at the end, they should have had flags or markers, clearly pointing which direction to run, as I saw many 19k runners at the end going in different directions? Maybe different colours on the 5K and 10K numbers might of helped the marshals? But overall I had a good day, you also get to use your race number to get into the zoo for free afterwards,
jane
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
Lovely idea to run ‘with the animals’ however stopping to look at them and take photos is not good for a PB!!!! But who cares! I was last!!!!
amy
Star
2.7
Did the race in 2022
The event started late due to a number of issues felt quite unorganised. I had checked the route however on my 2 nd lap of the 10KM I was told no you only do one lap this time so ended up on doing 9km. When arriving at the drink station the second time as I took a drink I was told all cup have already been used as we have run out. Really disappointing race. Although great that I could enter the park after.
roy
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
Great location and size of race. Great to get discount entry to zoo after. Needed a gents toilet block and more portaloos. Delayed start for some reason.
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