Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k

Getting there

We recommend you arrive as early as possible, as with many large sporting events there will be traffic coming into the venue. Please plan your journey accordingly! By Car The postcode for the event is: CO3 0SL Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass. From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12 From Southend: About 1 hour’s journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12 From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour’s journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12 From Stansted Airport: About 50 minutes journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12. For car hire from Stansted Airport www.budget-stansted.com Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway. The car park will open at 6:45am and we would advise arriving before 7:30am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Please expect a short queue if arriving after 7:45am. There will be plenty of FREE parking available for all runners and spectators next to the event village. By Rail The nearest stations are: Colchester North and Marks Tey. We advise planning your journey before the race to ensure you arrive at the train station with as much time as possible. Colchester North and Marks Tey train station are a 4 mile walk from the start line. There are taxi services you can contact if this does not work for you, we’d recommend contacting and booking them well in advance. The numbers for local services can be found here: Taxi 555 - 01206 524524 MCS Minicab Services - 01206 544444 Lucky 6 Taxis - 01206 666666