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RUN THE CHESTER ZOO 10K ON SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2023

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The Chester Zoo 10k back in 2023 – RUN CHESTER ZOO 2023

RUN CHESTER ZOO 10K JULY 2023: Join RUN CHESTER ZOO 10K for the unique opportunity to run the Chester Zoo 10k on 3rd July 2023 at Chester Zoo. 25% of each entry fee will go to Chester Zoo to help continue their fantastic conservation work across the globe!

THERE IS A STRICT 90 MINUTE CUT OFF TIME DUE TO THE RE-OPENING OF CLOSED ROADS

Chester Zoo is the most visited wildlife attraction in the UK and is proudly named as the best zoo in the UK. You may recognize it from the Channel 4 documentary series “The Secret Life of the Zoo” which follows the animals and keepers’ daily antics at Chester Zoo.

Spectators will be able to purchase tickets at a reduced rate at the zoo on the day of the event.

Included in the entry is:

– FREE Chester Zoo Entry (RRP. £24)

– Unique Themed Medal

– Official Chip Timed Results

– Goodie Bag

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Fancy dress and face paint will not be permitted due to the risk of frightening animals within the zoo!

T-Shirts at events have been a hot topic mainly around them not being a high enough quality to wear on a regular basis. So we have decided to tackle this by offering a T-Shirt with a retail value of £25.5 (inc postage) for £8 (inc postage) with the addition of the event logo printed on the chest. CLICK HERE for more details.

RUN CHESTER ZOO – Event day logistics

RUN CHESTER ZOO 10K – Road Closures

The race has a start time of 09:00 am and an expected race finish time of 11:00 am (detailed timings of race stages are included below). We are expecting there to be around 2000 runners participating in the event this year.

The race has been designed as a single lap course so that roads can be reopened as the last runners pass by (please see map on next page for details of the race route).

If you will be expecting home-carers to visit your household on the morning of Sunday 6th February then please get in contact with us by emailing info@runchesterzoo.com so we are able to create access contingency plans for you.

RunThrough Events have previous experience of organizing mass-participation races such as the iconic Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon which helps to raise vast amounts for various charities. We would be happy to support local charities by offering charitable entry places for the race, for more information please contact info@runchesterzoo.com. 

The Course & Timings

8.45 am – Road Closures begin to be enforced

9.00 am – Race begins 

9.06 am – First runners approach Caughall Road and Wervin Road

9.09 am – First runners approach Fox Covert Lane

9.13 am – First runners approach Salters Lane

9.15 am – First runners approach The Street

9.18 am – First runners approach Picton Gorse Lane

9.23 am – First runners approach Acres Lane

9.26 am – First runners approach Caughall Road, Oakfield Drive & Flag Lane.

9.30 am – First runners finish the race

9.35 am – Final runners approach Wervin Road. Caughall Road can reopen to the north of Acres Lane.

9.45 am – Final runners approach Fox Covert Lane. Wervin Road can reopen.

10.05 am – Final runners approach The Street. Salters Lane can reopen.

10.15 am – Final runners approach Picton Gorse Lane. The Street can reopen.

10.30 am – Final runners approach Acres Lane. Picton Gorse Lane and Fox Covert Lane can reopen.

10.40 am – Final runners approach Caughall Road. Acres Lane can reopen.

10.50 am – Final runners re-enter Chester Zoo. All roads to reopen

11.00 am – End of race

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RUN CHESTER ZOO – Why You Should Run?

YOU RUN THROUGH CHESTER ZOO!

THE ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH CHESTER ZOO TO SEE THE ANIMALS IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT BEFORE HEADING OUT ONTO THE ROADS OF CHESTER BEFORE RUNNING BACK THROUGH THE ZOO TO CROSS THE FINISH.

THEY ARE ROAD CLOSED RACES!

THE COURSES ARE BOTH FULLY ROAD CLOSED AND YOU WILL RUN AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ROADS SURROUNDING CHESTER ZOO.

YOU ARE RAISING MONEY FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

CHESTER ZOO IS A NON-PROFIT MAKING COMPANY TO BE RUN AS A CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AND CARES PASSIONATELY ABOUT THE WORLD’S THREATENED SPECIES.

25% OF EACH ENTRY FEE WILL GO TO CHESTER ZOO TO HELP CONTINUE THEIR FANTASTIC CONSERVATION WORK ACROSS THE GLOBE!

YOU GET A FREE ZOO ENTRY AFTER YOUR RACE

WHEN YOU COMPLETE YOUR 10K YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE ENTRY TO CHESTER ZOO (VALUE £24). DURING THE RACE YOU WILL RUN PAST ELEPHANTS AND GIRAFFES, BUT AFTERWARDS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY EVERYTHING CHESTER ZOO HAS TO OFFER.

Where and when

Location

Start times

RUN CHESTER ZOO 10K JULY 2023 – ENTER NOW!

EVENT DETAILS:

Sunday | July 03, 2023

7/3/21 9:00 am – 7/3/22 12:00 pm

Chester Zoo, Chester, CH2 1EU

ATTENDEES – 2000

Spectators will be able to purchase tickets at a reduced rate at the zoo on the day of the event.

Included in the entry is:

– FREE Chester Zoo Entry (RRP. £24)

– Unique Themed Medal

– Official Chip Timed Results

– Goodie Bag

VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE

By Car

The Zoo is well signposted on the main roads around Chester; just follow the motorway signs towards Chester and you will see the brown zoo signs as you approach the city.

Once you get onto the A41, from whichever direction, simply stay on that road until you reach a roundabout with a large wooden ark on it.  From there follow the signs into the zoo. Sat Navs get confused so please ignore them once you get onto the A41.  And don’t turn down Flag Lane North as it’s a dead end.

Car parking is free and disabled car parking spaces are available close to the zoo entrance. NB Blue badges must be displayed to use the disabled parking area.

Cyclists:

The Chester ‘Pink Route’ takes you from the city center to our main entrance – or you can take the ‘Brown Route’ along the canal. Both routes can be found in this PDF.  Or you can plan a cycle route using this online tool from the Chester Cycling Campaign.

By Train:

Chester Zoo is easy to reach by train and is only a couple of miles from both Chester and Bache train stations, with easy transport links from either station.

By Bus:

There are lots of bus routes nearby and many come right to the main entrance.

If you’re traveling from Chester you can take the Number 1 service from Chester Bus Exchange or the X1 bus links Chester Train Station to Chester Zoo.

If you’re traveling from Liverpool you can also take the Number 1 service or the X1 service (which has fewer stops and is quicker!).

For all other public transport options, you can call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website here.

RUN CHESTER ZOO RESULTS

Race No Name Gun Time Chip Time Category Net Cat Pos Gender Net Gender Pos Club
1 MICHAEL YOUNG 00:32:46 00:32:44 Senior Men 1 Male 1 WEST CHESHIRE AC
3 TOM GARBETT 00:33:53 00:33:52 Senior Men 2 Male 2 TOTAL TRI TRAINING
2388 STEVE FORSYTH 00:34:08 00:34:08 V40 1 Male 3
2 LIAM WALKER 00:34:30 00:34:27 Senior Men 3 Male 4
5082 THOMAS DEMPSEY 00:34:32 00:34:30 Senior Men 4 Male 5
32 KENNY GIBSON 00:35:31 00:35:30 Senior Men 5 Male 7
13 JONATHAN GIRVAN 00:35:31 00:35:30 V35 1 Male 6
5 LUKE HARRELD 00:35:47 00:35:46 V35 2 Male 8 BURY AC
6 DARREN ROWLANDS 00:35:51 00:35:49 V50 1 Male 9 WREXHAM AAC
23 MATTHEW BRENNAN 00:35:55 00:35:53 Senior Men 6 Male 10 PRESTWICH AC
16 GEORGE FROST 00:36:52 00:36:44 Senior Men 7 Male 11
3096 KEITH BRAND 00:37:18 00:37:15 V40 2 Male 12
38 DANIEL SUTTON 00:37:20 00:37:16 Senior Men 8 Male 13 STOCKPORT HARRIERS & AC
45 ANDREW POWERS 00:37:24 00:37:20 Senior Men 9 Male 14
44 KEVIN HARRISON 00:37:29 00:37:26 V40 3 Male 15
28 BEN STRATFORD 00:37:37 00:37:31 Senior Men 10 Male 16
51 KEN CAULKETT 00:38:06 00:38:00 V40 4 Male 17 SARN HELEN CLUB
35 ZAK PACKER 00:38:13 00:38:07 Senior Men 11 Male 18
5727 GUY ROBERTS 00:38:20 00:38:17 Senior Men 13 Male 20
2389 JACK MURPHY 00:38:21 00:38:18 Senior Men 14 Male 21
127 STEPHEN RIDGWAY 00:38:25 00:38:17 Senior Men 12 Male 19
3953 MIRAS ESKANDER 00:38:39 00:38:35 V40 5 Male 22 CHORLTON RUNNERS
41 MATTHEW GIBBS 00:38:48 00:38:41 V40 6 Male 23 ELLESMERE PORT RC
19 OWEN JONES 00:38:49 00:38:44 Senior Men 15 Male 24
3189 DOMINIC KAY 00:38:51 00:38:46 Senior Men 16 Male 25
27 SAM STRATFORD 00:38:58 00:38:53 Senior Men 17 Male 26
5755 PAUL FLEMING 00:39:11 00:39:07 Senior Men 18 Male 27
42 AMY WEYERS 00:39:15 00:39:08 Senior Women 1 Female 1 CHORLTON RUNNERS
5457 ADAM DEAN 00:39:19 00:39:10 Senior Men 19 Male 28
512 TERRY MCNULTY 00:39:30 00:39:27 V55 2 Male 31
95 ZACK LORDER 00:39:31 00:39:19 Senior Men 20 Male 29
74 BARRY ACTON 00:39:32 00:39:26 V55 1 Male 30
69 ANDY PEERS 00:39:34 00:39:28 Senior Men 21 Male 32
88 DARREN HUMES 00:39:46 00:39:38 V35 3 Male 33
48 MATTHEW PERRY 00:39:47 00:39:41 Senior Men 22 Male 35 MANCHESTER FRONTRUNNERS
103 DAVE JOUSIFFE 00:39:48 00:39:42 V35 5 Male 36 TRI PRESTON
72 BEN SWEENEY 00:39:52 00:39:43 Senior Men 23 Male 37 NORTH ENDURANCE TC
138 ALAN WEBSTER 00:39:52 00:39:40 V35 4 Male 34
58 NATHAN BOWER 00:39:54 00:39:47 V35 6 Male 38
76 BRUCE DUNLOP 00:40:14 00:40:04 V35 7 Male 39
75 JONO GUILDFORD 00:40:18 00:40:12 V40 7 Male 40 MANCHESTER FRONTRUNNERS
5757 ANTHONY BRENNAN 00:40:23 00:40:14 V40 8 Male 41
5025 JACK MACLENNAN 00:40:46 00:40:42 Senior Men 24 Male 43
18 MARK ROCKLIFFE 00:40:57 00:40:47 Senior Men 25 Male 44 HELSBY RUNNING CLUB
73 SCOTT BEEDHAM 00:41:05 00:41:02 V35 8 Male 45
157 ANDY PETO 00:41:12 00:41:03 Senior Men 26 Male 46
117 PAUL KENYON 00:41:16 00:41:04 V40 10 Male 47
173 KEITH PACKER 00:41:18 00:41:09 V50 2 Male 48
109 DAVE GOUGH 00:41:20 00:41:10 V55 3 Male 49
112 LUKE CROFTS 00:41:23 00:40:30 V40 9 Male 42

RUN CHESTER ZOO Contact Details

If you have any questions about the event, please email info@runchesterzoo.com.