Run For Nature: Chester Zoo

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From Chester Zoo

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Chester, Cheshire
  • Price £37.00 - £45.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exciting Run For Nature event at Chester Zoo on Sunday, September 20th, 2026! Organised by Chester Zoo, this vibrant event features a 10K and 5K race that winds through the stunning surroundings of the zoo and its expansive estate. Participants can also engage in the Kids 1 Mile Zoom, designed for children aged 4-15, which takes place entirely within the zoo grounds. This year’s event aims to raise vital funds to support conservation efforts, particularly in protecting tigers, one of the world's most majestic big cats.

As part of your registration, you'll not only gain entry to the zoo for the rest of the day but also enjoy a 25% discount for your supporters. Fundraising is encouraged, with exciting incentives such as a Run for Nature 2026 medal and a cuddly tiger plush toy for those who raise over £65. Plus, top fundraisers will have a chance to win fantastic prizes like a family membership! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference for wildlife while enjoying a fun-filled day at Chester Zoo. Sign up today and be a part of the mission to help nature thrive!

Run For Nature: Chester Zoo

Sun 20th September 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 fifth Run for Nature at Chester Zoo on Sunday 20th September 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. 

Our next Run for Nature is raising money towards protecting tigers, the largest big cats and among the biggest carnivorous land mammals on Earth.

We're committed to protecting tigers through our work with critically endangered tigers at the zoo, as well as our Living with Tigers project, which addresses habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflict in Nepal. A rise in tiger populations has led to increased competition for land and resources, resulting in dangerous encounters with local communities. 

By taking part in Run for Nature this September, you’ll help protect these majestic animals and support the vital conservation work we deliver here at the Zoo and across the globe, so tigers can thrive for generations to come.

Anyone who takes part will get a Run for Nature 2026 medal and anyone who raises over £65 for our charity will receive a cuddly tiger 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 tigers.  

Races

  • Run for Nature 2026 10k

    £45.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Run for Nature 5K

    £37.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Charlotte

·2 months ago

It was a fantatsic day, great run route and all the staff were so lovely cheering everyone on.

Location

Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1EU, United Kingdom

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