The Run for Wildlife NIGHT 5k

It was initially due to be a one off event, but we had such an amazing time and it was soooo popular, that we've been kindly allowed back to the park for more night time running adventures! 

Entries aren't yet open but please join the waiting list (in 2025 it filled in 20 minutes!)

Date: 4th January 2026

Time: 17:00

Venue: The Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Doncaster

Capacity: 750

Distance: 5km

Price: £23.50-25.50  (includes entry into the illuminations after your run!)

Virtual price: £13.50 (includes the same amazing medal, you can also add in a t-shirt)

Thank you to everyone that joined us in 2025 for a very very special night edition of the National multi-award winning 5k walk, jog, run safari... AND WHAT A NIGHT! 

A very special event taking all of the incredible illuminations around the fantastic Yorkshire Wildlife Park :)

Just like our Autumn 5k event but with a route to take in the fantastic illuminations and maybe spot (or hear!) some of our night time animal friends! 

With a start in the grounds of the park and a finish up in the hive! 

The event is timed and licensed as per normal 5k and we've got amazing snacks and medals at the finish for you!

And as always we've got a special focus 'NIGHT' animal to inspire all our medals and t-shirts!

We also encourage all runners to 'NEON' up for the event, but please no torches, the course is subtly lit so you can keep safe and enjoy the illuminations without disturbing the animals with torch light.  The route sticks to the main paths so it's a great surface.

To help make sure everyone has the run they want to run then we're setting everyone off in mini-waves,  we capture your predicted run time and then we set you off in order of your time ... so the fastest predicted runners goes off first, and don't worry it's chip timed so you time only starts once you pass the finish line! 

It's a great way to kick start your January!  .... WE'RE ALSO LOOKING FOR AN ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS to help with this unique event, with glow sticks and lights to help support the runners! - join our Facebook volunteer page here 

Walk, Jog and Run alongside some amazing animals and illuminations!

Once you've done your run, we've got a fantastic medal for you and cake! 

You're then free to enjoy the evenings illuminations at a steadier pace! (included in your entry ticket :) )

You can also add in spectator illumination passes so your friends and family can join you in the park after the run. ps: due to the unique nature of the event and the dark course spectators will not be able to watch you start / finish the run as this takes place within the park. 

Check out the event day information pack here and check out what happens on the night :)

Click here - and check out some of our photos of the event!

You can make even more of an evening of it and book in for a meal or stay over at the fab on site hotel!

- click here to book into the Evolution experience restaurant

- click here to book into the Wilds Cafe Bistro

- click here to take a look at the Hex Hotel