Local businesses are invited to get involved in a special World Animal Day parkrun at Pittville Park on Saturday 3 October.

Join Naturewatch Foundation and Cheltenham Parkrun at Pittville Park on Saturday 3 October for a special event ahead of World Animal Day on 4 October.

We’re encouraging the Cheltenham community to come together and support animals in need through our Donate a Dinner campaign.

No need to book, why not organise a team from your workplace? Or simply bring your family and friends. Bring a tin or packet of pet food to donate. Every donation will help provide a meal for an animal in need. Proceeds will be split between Cheltenham Animal Shelter and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries.

Animal-themed clothing and fancy dress are encouraged! Naturewatch Foundation will have a stall at the event where participants can find out more about our work and Donate a Dinner.

Arrive from 8.15am, Parkrun starts at 9am

Join us, bring a donation and help make a difference for animals this World Animal Day!

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📅 Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Pittville Park, Cheltenham
⏰ From 8.30am | parkrun starts at 9am

Naturewatch Foundation, the Cheltenham-based animal welfare charity coordinating World Animal Day globally, is partnering with Cheltenham parkrun ahead of World Animal Day on 4 October.

As part of our Donate a Dinner initiative, we’re encouraging local runners, families and businesses to get involved by bringing a tin or packet of pet food to donate. Every donation will help provide a meal for an animal in need, with

The event will also be animal-themed, with participants encouraged to wear animal-themed clothing or fancy dress. Naturewatch Foundation will have a stall at the event for people to learn more about our work, make a donation and find out how they can support animal welfare locally and globally.

Event details:
📅 Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Pittville Park, Cheltenham
⏰ From 8.30am, with the Parkrun starting at 9am