Marwell 10k Run – Race to Protect Wildlife
Join Marwell’s 10k run on Sunday 28 September and help save Grevy’s zebra.
The event is now fully booked! We are in discussions with Running Mania and hope to release details of a transfer and waiting list in due course. We can’t wait to see you all for what is set to be an iconic day of road racing and raising money for Grevy’s zebra. Thank you so much!
Lace up your running shoes and join us in a race to protect wildlife.
When: Sunday 28 September 2025
Where: Marwell Zoo, SO21 1JH
Race start time: 9am (entry from 7:30am)
We’ve teamed up with experienced race organisers Running Mania and Hedge End Running Club to deliver this exciting new road running event.
Our unique 10km road race begins with a scenic loop through Marwell Zoo, before heading out onto the surrounding roads, and finishing back within the zoo grounds. It’s a fantastic challenge for runners of all levels and this year will be supporting Marwell Wildlife’s Grevy’s Zebra Conservation Project.
What’s included:
- A scenic route through Marwell Zoo and local area
- Medals for all participants
- Option for a special zebra themed t-shirt
- Free Marwell Zoo entry after the race for all participants
- Fundraising bonus for those raising over £50 for Marwell Wildlife
How to register
Entry fee: £30 per person (£28 for club runners), plus a £1.50 booking fee.
When you register to take part in the Marwell 10k, Running Mania will donate towards Marwell’s vital conservation work.
Enter now and race to protect wildlife.
In accordance with UKA Rules you must be aged 15 on the day of the race. But watch this space for details of a children’s Zebra Dash Fun Run.
Enter & race for wildlife
Sign up via our partners, Running Mania, and get ready to race for wildlife!
Enter nowBoost your impact – fundraise with us!
Don’t just take part in the Marwell 10k. Race to protect the Grevy’s zebra too. When you get sponsored and fundraise for Marwell Wildlife, you’ll be having an even greater impact and helping to save this iconic and endangered species.
Setting up your personalised page is easy with our dedicated JustGiving campaign. Plus, when you raise £50 or more, you’ll receive a zebra-themed gift as a thank you.
Set up your own JustGiving page to start fundraising now.
Why race to protect Grevy’s Zebra?
Fewer than 3,000 Grevy’s zebras remain. Habitat loss, droughts, competition with livestock for grazing and infrastructure developments threaten their survival. We must act now if we are going to save this species.
Grevy’s zebras were once widespread across east Africa but since the 1970s, their population has declined by over 75%. Kenya is their last stronghold, and in the north a large proportion of Grevy’s zebra exists outside of protected areas. Sharing the land with pastoralist communities, they live in a remote and unforgiving environment, where limited local knowledge of wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict puts this population at risk of isolation and loss.
But we can turn this around.
Marwell Wildlife’s Grevy’s Zebra Conservation Programme in Kenya is working with remote communities and partners to raise awareness of wildlife conservation, address challenges such as drought and diseases collaboratively, and promote ecosystem restoration and sustainable economies – allowing people and wildlife to live in harmony. Through our dedicated in-country team, we empower local communities to become stewards of their environment. And by fostering coexistence, restoring habitats, and reducing human-wildlife conflict, we are turning the tide for this iconic species.
How your support makes a difference
By taking part in the Marwell 10K you are directly contributing to vital conservation efforts on the ground. The funds raised will go towards:
- Monitoring Grevy’s zebra populations in their natural habitats
- Supporting local communities in conservation efforts
- Combatting threats like habitat loss and poaching
- Educating and empowering the next generation of wildlife champions
Every step we take in this 10K run brings us closer to a future where Grevy’s zebras are no longer at risk. With your support, we can help protect these incredible animals and ensure they thrive for generations to come.
FAQs
The Marwell 10k is an official road race, licensed by UK Athletics and organised by Running Mania. All technical queries relating to the event should be directed to info@runningmania.co.uk
Yes, all those runners taking part in the Marwell 10k will receive free entry to the zoo on Sunday 28 September 2025 when it opens to the public. Running Mania will confirm more details closer to the event.
Thank you for registering to take part in the Marwell 10k. All runners receive free entry to the zoo on the day of the event once the zoo has opened to the public. Details of any other offers will be announced and communicated directly to runners closer to the date of the event.
The Marwell 10k will be taking place before the zoo is open to the public. For the safety of runners, spectators won’t be permitted on the route within the zoo during the run. However, they are welcome to come and cheer runners on at both the start and finish of the course.
The Marwell 10k is an official road race, licensed by UK Athletics and organised by Running Mania. Participants should attempt to run as much of the route as possible and ideally within 90-100 minutes. It isn’t suitable for those wishing to walk. As the event will be going out into the local community, we need to be mindful of any disruptions to our neighbours and local residents and keep road closures to a minimum.
If you’re not able to run the course but would still like to support us, you may wish to help volunteer at the event or make a donation to the Grevy’s Zebra Conservation Project.
If you are interested in supporting the Marwell 10k as a volunteer marshal, please contact info@runningmania.co.uk Please be aware that not all marshal positions will be located within Marwell Zoo.
You can make a donation to the project via our JustGiving page.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed.
Where next?
Sign up for the Marwell 10K or start your personalised fundraising page.
For any race queries, please contact Running Mania on info@runningmania.co.uk