Chester Zoo is bringing back its Run for Nature experience on 29 March, with this year's event set to support the zoo's wildlife conservation efforts in the UK.
Run for Nature 2026 will raise funds to protect hedgehogs, kingfishers, otters and harvest mice "at a time when the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries on Earth", Chester Zoo said.
Runners can select from three routes through Chester Zoo – a 10K and 5K for adults and a one-mile run for children aged between four and 15.
All participants will receive free entry to the zoo for the rest of the day as part of their registration, as well as a 25 percent discount for family and friends who are supporting them.
They will also get a finisher medal, a hedgehog plush (for runners who raise over £80), and access to the zoo's biggest-ever events village.
Wellness and nature at Chester Zoo
Lorraine Jubb, fundraising Lead at Chester Zoo, said: "Run For Nature is a really special event, where every pound raised helps us protect some of the world’s most endangered species.
"In previous years, runners have already supported conservation efforts for Asian elephants, Eastern black rhinos and Northern giraffe.
"This springtime though, we’re turning our attention much closer to home in the UK, and to the wildlife we share our gardens, parks and countryside with."
She added, "With one in six species now at risk of extinction in the UK, every runner will be playing a vital role in helping us protect animals like hedgehogs, harvest mice, kingfishers and otters – supporting our growing nature recovery work across right across Cheshire."
Entry to the 10K race is £45, entry to the 5K race is £37, and entry to the one-mile race is £20.
In addition to the running event, Chester Zoo has launched a new wellness programme.
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