2026 Animal stars - The Binturong or 'BEARCAT!'
Every one of our Run for Wildlife events has a unique animal theme to help raise awareness. It also provide us with our design ideas for the medal and optional t-shirt (profits go to the foundation).
The incredible Binturong are our 2026 Night Time 5k featured animals!
Famous for smelling just like fresh popcorn, these adorable creatures can be found amongst the treetops of Himalayan Pass!
Binturong are also known as Bearcats, however they are neither a bear nor a cat!
Native to Southeastern Asia, Binturongs are classed as Vulnerable in the wild due to their dramatic population decrease.
They are one of very few mammals with a prehensile tail (used for grasping or holding onto branches).
And yes, binturongs are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active at night. They are also crepuscular, showing activity during twilight hours.
They spend their days resting high in the trees and their nights moving through the canopy in search of food (like runners... but not the resting in trees bit!)
Binturong T-Shirts!
Yup, we always hear athletes moaning about how they don't have enough Binturong running t-shirts ... well we've listed so here you go !
They are on order so w only have limited spares , click here to add one if you forgot when you got your ticket or if you're feeling lucky... then pop along on event day and see what spares we have :)
OUR NEW SHOP THAT DOES 'GOOD THINGS'
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the kit we bought to get active also helped others get active?
Simple idea, right? But surprisingly difficult in practice!
It’s going to be a fun journey to get there — and by buying this kit, you’ll help us make a start in 'moving with purpose'
When you buy lovely things from us, you’re creating micro-grants that help people get active.
These are focussed on the local area based on where you collect, but the item from or have the item delivered to (delivery options coming soon!)
When you buy something from us, 10% of the price you pay goes directly into our micro-grants. Which we award locally x
We're starting with a specially designed hoodie, a snuggly bobble hat and our snood :)
find out more about how we 'do good' with our shop - click here
Animal themed t-shirts and medals
Add on spectators passes for the illuminations!
Can't make the NIGHT - go virtual !
Every one of our Run for Wildlife events has a unique animal theme to help raise awareness. It also provide us with our design ideas for the medal and optional t-shirt.
As always, profits from t-shirt sales go to the Wildlife Foundation
nb: only purchase a t-shirt if you're already entered and taking part in the event, it will also offer you the option to add in when you sign up :)
Click here if you forgot to add a t-shirt when you signed up
Can't make the NIGHT - go virtual !
Add on spectators passes for the illuminations!
Can't make the NIGHT - go virtual !
Virtual Event?
Run your 5k anytime, anywhere and send us your results.
You'll be supporting The Wildlife Foundation, and receive the same awesome medal!
Just click the entry button as you would normally and select virtual :)
Add on spectators passes for the illuminations!
Add on spectators passes for the illuminations!
Add on spectators passes for the illuminations!
Bring along some chums to join you after the run!
The run takes place from 17:00-19:30, but after this time then all runners can head back into the park until 21:00 (this is included in your ticket)
If you fancy bringing some none running friends and family along then click below and they can join you around the illuminations from 19:30-21:00
RUN FOR WILDLIFE SPRING 10k - 75% FULL!
Taking place on the 26th of April 2026
It's filling faster than ever so don't leave it too late !