5K race

saturday
29th august

Run for
wildlife!

Run wild for wildlife at Run Africa Alive 5K proudly sponsored by Everywhen Insurance – a truly unforgettable race experience set in the heart of Africa Alive.

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This isn’t just your usual 5K. It’s a chance to run for conservation, support animal welfare, and experience the zoo like never before.

Follow a unique route through the park with rare, up-close views of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Along the way, you’ll pass giraffes, lions, antelope, meerkats, lemurs, African wild dogs and more, all set against stunning coastal scenery.

Run Africa Alive is perfect for everyone — from first-time runners and Couch to 5K graduates, to seasoned runners chasing a personal best.

Entry
£17

Limited
capacity

Includes
Zoo Ticket

Medal for finishers

Ready?
set. Race

This is a race day with a difference — with every penny raised helping Africa Alive protect wildlife here in Suffolk and around the world.

So bring friends and family along to cheer you on! Spectators can enjoy discounted zoo entry, and once you’ve crossed the finish line, you can all enjoy a brilliant day out together at Africa Alive.

8:30AM

Africa Alive opens at 08:30am, and runners and spectators can arrive and head straight to the Race Day Village to get settled in.

8:30AM

Runner registration opens at 08:30am, so you can collect everything you need before the fun begins.

9:30AM

At 09:30am, it’s time to warm up and get race-ready with the crowd before heading to the start line.

9:45am

The Africa Alive 5K begins at 09:45am — take off through scenic parkland and enjoy an unforgettable lap around the zoo!

11:00am

At 11:00am, the zoo opens to the general public, and runners and spectators can spend the rest of the day exploring the zoo.

Event
details

All you need to know ahead of race day.

Entry fee:£17.50

Includes full day access to the zoo!

Spectators
From £5

Spectator tickets are available from just £5.

Capacity:
1000 runners

Spcaes will fill up fast, make sure you reserve your place early!

Minimum age:
6 years old

Under 11s must be accompanied by an adult.

Free
Parking!

All day zoo parking included in your race day entry.

Race
numbers:
Collect on
the day

Bag drop
available

A bag drop will be available so you can enjoy the run hands-free.

cool off

Water will be available after the race, with hot food and drinks also available to purchase on the day.

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Don't just
take our word for it

Runners from across Suffolk, East Anglia and beyond return year after year to take on the Africa Alive 5K — our unforgettable run for wildlife. Join them this year for a morning to remember!

“A race day with a wild twist.”

Really well organised, super friendly volunteers, and a course that works for all abilities. The zoo loop was the best part — you just don’t get that anywhere else. Loved the medal too, and it felt good knowing our entry was helping support the animals.

“Best 5K we’ve ever done!”

Such a great vibe from start to finish. Running through Africa Alive and spotting animals along the way was honestly so much fun — it feels like a proper event, not just a race. We stayed afterwards and made a full day of it.

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