Run for Nature at Chester Zoo

Run for Nature is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year’s event introduces a brand-new 5K challenge alongside the popular 10K run and the one mile Zoom fun run for children. There’s also a new route that takes in even more of the zoo’s most iconic sights. Taking part in Run for Nature means more than crossing a finish line.

It’s a chance to help save Nubian giraffes from extinction, and enjoy some unforgettable extras:

• Free zoo entry for all runners 
• Exclusive pre-opening access to Heart of Africa — and the giraffes 
• 25% discounted zoo entry for friends and family supporters 
• A finisher medal to wear with pride 
• Fundraising bonuses and prizes 
• Access to the zoo’s biggest ever event village 
• And much more

New for 2025:

Run for Nature 5K New to running or chasing a new PB? The all-new 5K race features a flat and fast course — ideal for everyone from couch-to-5K first-timers to seasoned runners chasing a personal best. All Run for Nature events - including the 5K, 10K and children’s Zoom run - feature accessible, flat routes through the Chester Zoo estate. Starting inside the zoo, runners pass through areas like the Conservation Breeding Management Area and other behind-the-scenes sights. Entries now open. Run for Nature sold out in both 2023 and 2024. Early booking is essential to secure a place.