Marwell 10K 2026
Sunday 27th September
Event is full
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 Amur tigers in Bhutan.
The Marwell 10K is back! This unique road race is returning to Marwell Zoo in Winchester, Hampshire. Each year, the race supports the conservation of an endangered species, and this year we’ll be running to support Marwell Wildlife’s innovative tiger conservation project in Bhutan.
Marwell Wildlife (registered charity no. 275433) is a conservation and education charity, with projects spanning the globe as well as right here in the South of England.
This undulating course, including a hill into Owslebury village, starts at the zoo before heading out into the village and the glorious surrounding countryside, then returns to finish with a loop through the zoo.
We are thrilled to have been given special permission by Marwell Wildlife to stage an event that both starts and finishes within the zoo. In partnership with Hedge End Running Club and the many local community groups and organisations who help deliver the event, we are delighted to welcome you to one of Hampshire’s top attractions and a globally recognised conservation zoo.
All runners will receive a bespoke medal, themed on the tiger. You can also opt to receive a tiger themed t-shirt as a memento of your run.
We have also agreed with Marwell that all runners will receive FREE entry to the zoo after the race; so why not plan a family day out to see Marwell’s Amur tiger and learn more about conservation efforts in Hampshire and around the world, including the protection of tigers in Bhutan, or stop by the coffee shop for a slice of cake to celebrate your achievement and create some truly unique running memories.
Why we are running
Tiger populations continue to decline globally, with fewer than 5,000 animals remaining in the wild. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, persecution and habitat loss still threaten these magnificent animals. Bhutan, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity and deep cultural connection to nature, has bucked the trend – tiger numbers there have grown by 27% to around 130 individuals. But their survival is far from guaranteed.
Marwell Wildlife is working closely with local conservationists and Buddhist communities in Bhutan to develop conservation approaches that respect cultural traditions and promote coexistence between people, tigers, and other wildlife. Phase 1, funded by a generous legacy gift, documented forgotten tiger stories, rituals, and artworks across Bhutan, preserving these vital cultural connections. Now, we are ready to launch Phase 2 – turning these insights into real-world conservation actions that help people and tigers coexist. But the funding has run out and without your support we cannot continue this vital and innovative project.
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Entry Fees
Entry Fee: £32.00/£34.00
Booking fee: £1.75
Optional tiger themed t-shirt: £6
Booking fee: £1.75
Optional tiger themed t-shirt: £6
Race Information
Event centre
Marwell Wildlife, Thompsons Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1JH
Marwell Wildlife, Thompsons Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1JH
Event Start
The event will start outside the gift shop at 9am on Sunday 27th September.
The event will start outside the gift shop at 9am on Sunday 27th September.
The Route
10km road course with the start and finish in Marwell Zoo. View the route
10km road course with the start and finish in Marwell Zoo. View the route
The Venue
Venue Facilities include: Refreshments, information, toilets, bag storage, free car parking, pre /post race massage, t-shirt collection.
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.
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 13 September 2026 (or earlier if the entry limit is reached)
Entries close on Sunday 13 September 2026 (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.
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 tiger 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 can purchase a special hi-tech Amur tiger themed t-shirt - to help promote the zoo and the conservation efforts to save the Amur tiger. You can add a t-shirt to your basket for just £6 when you enter. T-shirt sizes are: XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL sizes will be available. This will need to be ordered by the end of August.
This year there will be a special commemorative tiger 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 can purchase a special hi-tech Amur tiger themed t-shirt - to help promote the zoo and the conservation efforts to save the Amur tiger. You can add a t-shirt to your basket for just £6 when you enter. T-shirt sizes are: 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
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.
When Running Mania sell an entry on behalf of a race or event, be it paid by online credit card transaction or by a cheque and entry form in the post it is done on a NO REFUND basis.
Why an event can't refund?
Did you know that between 10% and 20% of entrants choose not to turn up on race day. If an event had to make refunds to all these entrants, budgeting would be impossible and most, if not all events, would not take place.
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances outside of our control. In such a case we will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as possible. Where cancellation is outside of our control we will not be liable for any inconvenience, expenses, costs, losses or damages suffered by participants.
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.
When Running Mania sell an entry on behalf of a race or event, be it paid by online credit card transaction or by a cheque and entry form in the post it is done on a NO REFUND basis.
Why an event can't refund?
Did you know that between 10% and 20% of entrants choose not to turn up on race day. If an event had to make refunds to all these entrants, budgeting would be impossible and most, if not all events, would not take place.
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances outside of our control. In such a case we will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as possible. Where cancellation is outside of our control we will not be liable for any inconvenience, expenses, costs, losses or damages suffered by participants.
