Date: 30th Nov 2025 | Time: 09:00 AM
Closes In: 302 days 1 hour
Open to entrants aged 11 and over on 30/11/2025
The Aspinall Foundation
Next Race: 30/11/2025
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne Ln, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL
Next Race: 30/11/2025
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne Ln, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5EL
Support real conservation and enjoy a seasonal 5k race with a wild twist at Howletts this Christmas
Sunday 30 November, 09:00
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent
5k
Multi Terrain, Undulating
Overview
Take part in a brand new and truly unique Christmas 5K at Howletts Wild Animal Park and support The Aspinall Foundation in their vital conservation work. Following the success of their Easter edition, the organisers bring you another fantastic 5k race offering to help you kick start your seasonal festivities with a wild twist. Registrations also include full entry into the park for runners after the event.
Set where The Aspinall Foundation was founded by the late John Aspinall, 2025's Howletts 5k Reindeer Run will take you through 90 stunning acres of ancient parkland, where you will be cheered on (or maybe just watched) by more than 45 species of rare and endangered animals including giant anteaters, gorillas, tigers and lions.
The event will start before the park opens its gates to the public, giving you an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes. Why not bring your whole troop along to explore a world of conservation after you set your best 5K time ever and receive your unique Reindeer Run medal!
Route Information
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
Supporting The Aspinall Foundation
Just signing up and running supports wildlife conservation, but there's so much more you can do to make a lasting difference to the lives of animals in desperate need and help contribute to conservation projects around the globe. Setting up a JustGiving or Facebook fundraising page is a great way for your friends and family to show their support and get involved.
You can fundraise by setting up a JustGiving page by following this link: www.justgiving.com/TAF.
Race Highlights
• Exclusive access to Howletts Wild Animal Park
• Run amongst rare wildlife
• Celebrate conservation success
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Full park entry for runners
• Pre-public entry to the park
• Free parking
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 5k: £25
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
Date: 30th Nov 2025 | Time: 09:00 AM
Closes In: 302 days 1 hour
Open to entrants aged 11 and over on 30/11/2025
Race HQ: Howletts Wild Animal Park ltd, Bekesbourne Ln, Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT4 5EL.
By Car: Follow signs for Howletts Wild Animal Park. There will be onsite free parking available for participants.