Really wild races

what is it? Several uk zoos hold running events where you jog around the enclosures to raise money for animal welfare. grrrrrrreat! how does it work? at Flamingo Land in Yorkshire (flamingoland. co.uk) they typically hold a 10k race in march, running past animals including giraffes, zebras and tigers. at Banham zoo in norfolk (banhamzoo.co.uk) they are putting on a 5k fun run in may. and in the capital, there’s the ZSL London zoo Stampede 10k in September, where you jog past ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, monkeys and more (zsl.org).

what are the benefits? Having a goal will up your motivation to go running, boosting cardio fitness and burning fat. where do i sign up? Sign up at zoos’ websites for this year’s races, and check back for details of events next year.