There will be the exciting drum of a herd of runners making their way through the zoo on Sunday 6 April 2025. We’re delighted to announce that The Monkstown Spartans are back this year for the “Mane Event”, a 5k run that will take place on our scenic grounds.
The course will follow a new route this year on the paths of Belfast Zoo around the habitats of some of the 110 species we are home to, who we’re sure will be buzzing with excitement and jumping for joy. The runners will also get to enjoy the views of Cave Hill above and Belfast Lough below as they make their way around the hilly course.
New for 2025, Spartans are introducing the Kilimanjaro kilometre. Young runners aged between 12 and 15 can experience the fun run with a two lap, 1 km run around our new Animals of Australia habitat.
Everyone will have a chance to enjoy the fun even if they don’t want to join in with the run! Spectators can come to the zoo to watch the Mane Event, and will even get a 50 per cent discount on zoo entry.
For more information about this “zooper” run and how to sign up go to The Monkstown Spartans (link opens in new window).
Information for spectators
Spectators must pre- book their zoo entry by calling Belfast Zoo on 028 9077 6277 or emailing [email protected] with their contact details. Discount only applies to spectators for the race on Sunday 6 April 2025. Spectators must be at location in the zoo grounds prior to 9am on this date.