Run For Nature: Chester Zoo

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From Chester Zoo

  • Date Sun 29th March 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Chester, Cheshire
  • Price £37.00 - £45.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Join us for the exhilarating Run For Nature: Chester Zoo on Sunday, March 29, 2026, a fantastic event organized by Chester Zoo, dedicated to raising vital funds for wildlife conservation. This year marks the fourth installment of our beloved event, where participants can choose between a scenic 10K or a spirited 5K race, both of which will wind through the picturesque country lanes surrounding the zoo. Plus, our Kids 1 Mile Zoom is perfect for young runners aged 4-15, taking place entirely within the zoo, allowing them to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere alongside the amazing species in our care.

All registered participants will not only receive entry to Chester Zoo for the day but also a chance to enjoy a 25% discount for their supporters! By joining us in this important cause, you will help protect some of the UK's most at-risk wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and hedgehogs. Each runner will earn a coveted Run For Nature 2026 medal, and those who raise over £80 will receive an adorable cuddly hedgehog plush toy! Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day at Chester Zoo. Sign up today and be a part of this uplifting event that

Run For Nature: Chester Zoo

Sun 29th March 2026

A group of runners wearing race bibs start a marathon, sprinting past yellow signs marked "START." Spectators line both sides, cheering, under a partly cloudy sky. A large group of people participates in an outdoor running race on a sunny day, with runners of various ages wearing race bibs and athletic clothing, passing through a wooded area. A group of smiling runners, some wearing animal ear headbands, participate in a race on a sunny day in a park, with trees and spectators in the background. A pile of silver medals with orange ribbons, with one medal in focus reading "2025 Run for Nature at Chester Expo." The medals are resting on a dark surface. A woman in a blue shirt with a race bib and medal takes a selfie with a smiling man at an outdoor event, surrounded by other participants.

Organiser's Description

Following the success of our Run for Nature events - we are hosting our fourth Run for Nature at Chester Zoo on Sunday 29 March 2026 helping us to raise vital funds to support our mission of preventing extinction.

Our 10K and 5K races will start off in the zoo and head out on the country lanes around our wider estate. This year, our routes will continue to have twice the distance through the zoo alongside the amazing species in our care! The Kids 1 Mile Zoom for the 4-15 year olds is all in the zoo. 

Included in your registration fee is entry to the zoo for you to enjoy the rest of your day after the run and a 25% discount for your supporters too! 

As a charity we rely on your support to be able to carry out our crucial conservation work, so we would love you to fundraise for us too. Every penny raised will help us to ensure nature can survive and thrive. 

At Chester Zoo, conservation doesn't just happen in rainforests. It starts right here in our own backyard. 

Our next Run for Nature is raising money to protect some of the UK's most at-risk wildlife - like kingfishers, otters, harvest mice and hedgehogs. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth, with one in six species at risk of extinction. Over the past 40 years, more than 40% of UK species have declined in abundance. By fundraising for Run for Nature your support will help us continue this vital work and safeguard vulnerable UK wildlife for future generations.  

Anyone who takes part will get a Run for Nature 2026 medal and anyone who raises over £80 for our charity will receive a cuddly hedgehog plush toy, PLUS there are some great prizes for our top THREE individual fundraisers such as a family membership!

So, please sign up today and join our Run for Nature at Chester Zoo and help us to protect UK Wildlife.  

Races

  • Run for Nature 2026 10k

    £45.00

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  • Run for Nature 5K

    £37.00

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Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1EU, United Kingdom

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