Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k
Colchester, Essex
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0SL, UKSun 14th May 2023
Starting at 09:00
2 races
£34.00 - £42.00
Organiser's Description
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to road closures in place for this event there is a strict 90 minute cut off time!
The event, which supports the charity Action for the Wild, will run through the Zoo for 1k before heading out onto the closed roads before finishing back inside the Zoo.
The Zoo is proudly listed in the top 2 zoos in the UK and listed as 11th best zoo around the world as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions.
Races
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10k
£34.00
Booking for more than 1? -
10k + Event T-Shirt
£42.00
Booking for more than 1?
Book
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10k
£34.00
Booking for more than 1? -
10k + Event T-Shirt
£42.00
Booking for more than 1?
What's Included
– FREE Colchester Zoo Entry (worth £22.99)
– NEW Unique Themed Medal
– T-Shirt (optional extra)
– Chip Timing
– Goodie Bag
How to Get There
By Car
The postcode for the event is: CO3 0SL
Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main 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. For car hire from Stansted Airport www.budget-stansted.com
Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.
The car park will open at 6:45am and we would advise arriving before 7:30am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Please expect a short queue if arriving after 7:45am. 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 station are a 4 mile walk from the start line.
There are taxi services you can contact if this does not work for you, we’d recommend contacting and booking them well in advance.
The numbers for local services can be found here:
Taxi 555 - 01206 524524
MCS Minicab Services - 01206 544444
Lucky 6 Taxis - 01206 666666
Course Details
The event, which supports the charity Action for the Wild, will run through the Zoo for 1k before heading out onto the closed roads before finishing back inside the Zoo.
on the day information
Baggage
The car park is located next to the start and finish line and we therefore recommend leaving any belongings in your car. There will be an informal baggage drop located within the Event Village. If you wish to use the baggage drop, please collect a baggage label from the information desk and attach it to your bag before handing it in.
You will need to show your race number again when collecting your bag to ensure each bag is reunited with its rightful owner.
Cut Off Time
3 hours due to the road closures in place
Toilets
There will be portaloos within the event village.
Refreshments
There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish.
During the race
We will have marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course will run through the Zoo, then out onto the closed roads for the half marathon course before finishing back inside the Zoo.
Results
Results will be available on the website after the race.
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
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