Port Lympne 5k Rhino Run
From Nice Work Partner Races
- Date Sun 1st October 2023
- Time 09:00
- Location Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LR
- Price £21.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join Nice Work Partner Races for the Port Lympne 5k Rhino Run on Sunday 1st October 2023 in Hythe, Lympne, Kent. This exclusive event offers runners the opportunity to support The Aspinall Foundation in their mission to protect the magnificent rhino species. With over 70 animal species to run past, including three species of rhinos, tigers, and western lowland gorillas, this multi-terrain and undulating course provides a unique experience. The Aspinall Foundation's vital conservation work has already led to the successful rewilding of 8 black rhinos, with 25 births and 60 wild descendants so far. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, with medals for all participants. Don't miss this chance to run for a great cause in the beautiful setting of Port Lympne Reserve. Sign up now for an unforgettable race experience!
Port Lympne 5k Rhino Run
Sun 1st October 2023
Organiser's Description
Will you run for the Rhinos and help The Aspinall Foundation to protect this magnificent species?
This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.
Event Overview:
Taking place before the reserve officially opens to the public, the event offers you exclusive access to the animals as you weave your way past over 70 species including three species of rhinos, tigers and western lowland gorillas.
Port Lympne is a world leader in captive breeding of black rhino, which has enabled the Reserve to release rhinos in collaboration with their partners at internationally-renowned conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation. To date, The Aspinall Foundation has successfully rewilded 8 black rhinos and those rhinos are successfully breeding in the wild, with 25 rhino births and a total of 60 wild descendants, so far!
The Aspinall Foundation charity team in South Africa are on-call 24-7 to rapidly respond to rhinos in desperate need. Recently, they rescued two orphan rhinos whose families were slaughtered, dehorned dozens of rhinos to protect them from the attention of poachers, provided food for starving rhinos during a period of severe drought and fitted tracking collars to many more animals, ensuring they can be safely monitored and protected. This vital work is only possible thanks to the generosity of the charity’s friends and supporters.
Course Details:
The course will take you through hundreds of acres of Port Lympne’s iconic Reserve in the Kent countryside, running amongst the many enclosures. This course is multi-terrain and undulating throughout. The route includes challenging hills and enables runners to set their PB in the incredible setting of the county’s largest wildlife park.
Available Races/Distances:
5K
Prizes:
Medals to all finishers.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female winners.
On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
£25.00
Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.
This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.
Event Overview:
Taking place before the reserve officially opens to the public, the event offers you exclusive access to the animals as you weave your way past over 70 species including three species of rhinos, tigers and western lowland gorillas.
Port Lympne is a world leader in captive breeding of black rhino, which has enabled the Reserve to release rhinos in collaboration with their partners at internationally-renowned conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation. To date, The Aspinall Foundation has successfully rewilded 8 black rhinos and those rhinos are successfully breeding in the wild, with 25 rhino births and a total of 60 wild descendants, so far!
The Aspinall Foundation charity team in South Africa are on-call 24-7 to rapidly respond to rhinos in desperate need. Recently, they rescued two orphan rhinos whose families were slaughtered, dehorned dozens of rhinos to protect them from the attention of poachers, provided food for starving rhinos during a period of severe drought and fitted tracking collars to many more animals, ensuring they can be safely monitored and protected. This vital work is only possible thanks to the generosity of the charity’s friends and supporters.
Course Details:
The course will take you through hundreds of acres of Port Lympne’s iconic Reserve in the Kent countryside, running amongst the many enclosures. This course is multi-terrain and undulating throughout. The route includes challenging hills and enables runners to set their PB in the incredible setting of the county’s largest wildlife park.
Available Races/Distances:
5K
Prizes:
Medals to all finishers.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female winners.
On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
£25.00
Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.
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