Run for Wildlife Spring 10k

Doncaster, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Event overview

Run for Wildlife Spring 10k takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026 at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park, DN9 3HQ. The event is organised by Curly's Athletes and runs in support of the Wildlife Foundation. This is the fourth year the 10k running safari has supported the Foundation. Organisers use a different animal theme at each event; past themes include tapirs, lions, rhinos and the okapi in 2025. The 2026 animal theme is not specified.

Route, format and tickets

Distances

  • 10 km
  • Virtual 10 km

The course is a single loop of the park and its grounds, on mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, a short section of trail and grass. The organisers state the course is UK Athletics licensed. Entry includes access to the park for the day. The event allows participants to walk, jog, run or wear fancy dress. Spectators and junior runners are welcome.

Tickets for the in-person 10K entry were listed at £27.00 and the virtual 10K at £13.50. At the time of the listing, tickets for the event were sold out and a waiting list was available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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