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Welcome to newest south coast 10k at the internationally renowned Marwell Zoo at Owslebury, Hampshire. We are delighted that each year the race will be supporting the conservation of an endangered species, and this year we’ll be running to protect the Grevy's Zebra and Marwell’s Save Our Stripes appeal.
Marwell Wildlife (registered charity no. 275433) is a leading conservation and education charity, with projects spanning the globe as well as right here in Hampshire.
Your run, on this undulating course including a hill into the Owslebury village, starts in the zoo near to Penguin Cove, before going through the zoo and out to the village of Owslebury and glorious countryside, before returning back to finish in the zoo.
We are thrilled to have been given special permission by Marwell Wildlife to stage an event that starts and finishes in the zoo. In partnership with Hedge End Running Club and the many local community groups and organisations who help us to stage the event, we are delighted to welcome you to one of Hampshire’s top attractions and the globally recognised conservation zoo.
All runners will receive a bespoke medal, themed on the zebra. You can also opt to receive a zebra themed t-shirt as a memento of your run.
We have also agreed with Marwell that all runners will receive FREE entry into the zoo after their run - so why not plan a family day out to visit the zebras you have been racing to protect or stop by their coffee shop for a slice of cake to celebrate your achievement and continue to make some unique running memories.
Contact: smcmar@yahoo.co.uk
Booking fee: £1.50
Event centre
Marwell Wildlife, Thompsons Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1JH
Event Start
The event will start near to the penguin enclosure at 9am on Sunday 28 September 2025.
The Route
10km road course with the start and finish in Marwell Zoo. View a map of the route
The Venue
Venue Facilities include: Refreshments, information, toilets, bag storage, free car parking, pre /post race massage, t-shirt collection.
Age Requirement
In accordance with UKA Rules you must be aged 15 or over on the day of the race.
Entry Closing date
Entries close on Sunday 21 September 2025 (or earlier if the entry limit is reached)
FREE entry to the gardens for all runners
We are delighted to confirm that each runner will automatically also have free entry into Marwell Zoo at the end of their run. So, why not plan a picnic or coffee and cake in the zoo to celebrate your achievement and make some more unique running memories.
Medals and tshirts
This year there will be a special commemorative zebra themed race medal included in the entry fee for all finishers.
Increasingly, many runners have asked for an option to take part in the race but not to receive a t-shirt for cost or sustainability reasons. So, we have provided an option to take part without receiving a t-shirt.
Runners who would like to receive a special high tech zebra themed t-shirt - to help promote the zoo and the conservation efforts to save the Grevy's Zebra. You can add a t-shirt to their basket for just £5 when they enter. T-shirt sizes XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL sizes will be available. This will need to be ordered by the end of August.
Race rules
Your number will include a chip timing strip on the back of the number.
The races will be held under the UK Athletics rules. Race Permit Number: tbc
Terms and Conditions
Please do not take part if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or are required to self-isolate under the current government guidance or have been contacted by the NHS and asked to quarantine even if you are not displaying any symptoms.
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