Beginner-friendly 10K runs
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- Sun 7 Jun
- £25
Crackpots Trail Run
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
- 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Sun 26 Apr
- £37.50-£39.50
London Calling
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
- 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £16
Yarrow River Bluebell 10K Trail Run
A beautiful Spring trail run through the heart of Yarrow Valley, timed perfectly to coincide with the colourful and fragrant bluebells. Great running, friendly vibes and a brilliant day out!
- 10 km trail running + 527 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £25
Odyssey 10K
Join the Odyssey 10km — a scenic multi-terrain race along the River Thames with instant app timing, medals, goody bags, awards and friendly marshals. Unforgettable running vibes!
- 10 km multi terrain running + 39 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £37.50-£39.50
SoBo Series | Volume 3 | Good Vibrations
Set along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), choose your own distance from 5K to ultra, along this flat, tarmacked, lapped route suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs road running
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£27
Wimbledon 10K
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £62.50
Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 10K Trail Run
Graded ‘moderate’, this 10K trail run is open to all. Cruise round or race at the front end, it is a beautiful course to be enjoyed by all. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- 10 km trail running + 330 m ascent
- Sun 24 May
- £24-£26
RUN Victoria Park 10K
Set in one of East London’s iconic green spaces, this event offers a flat, scenic 10K route through Victoria Park alongside 5K and Half Marathon options on the same day, ideal for all abilities.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 31 May
- £16-£21
Brading 10K
Kicking off the Isle of Wight Festival of Running, take on a fast, friendly 10K on scenic lanes, with gentle hills, coastal views and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.
- 10 km road running + 73 m ascent
- Sun 7 Jun
- £22-£24
Rayleigh 10K
Run the Rayleigh 10K, a scenic multi-terrain race through Hockley, Grove and Gusted Hall Woods, combining woodland trails, community atmosphere and a rewarding circular course in Essex.
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £25
Crackpots Trail Run
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
- 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Fri 12 Jun
- £25-£27
Run Sandringham 10K
Start and finish in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, The Royal Family’s winter retreat, and enjoy a super-scenic 10K, great atmosphere, medal, goody bag and event hub.
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26-£28
The High Easter 10K
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!
- 10 km road running + 98 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Jun
- £24-£26
Trail Blazer: Coastal Edition
Looking for a 10K trail race that’s actually closer to 12K? Welcome to Trail Blazer: Coastal Edition – because who doesn’t love a bit more trail for their money?
- 10 km trail running + 144 ft ascent
- Wed 1 Jul
- £16
Devils Punchbowl 10K
Explore sweeping heathland and woodland trails on a guided 10K run through the dramatic landscapes of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, one of the most striking natural amphitheatres in Surrey.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 5 Jul
- £37-£40
AJ Bell Great North 10K
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
- 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
- Tue 7 Jul
- £16
Thursley Common 10K
Explore peaceful heathland trails on a guided run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, weaving through rare landscapes of open heath, boardwalks and woodland in the Surrey Hills.
- 10 km trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £15.30-£19
Summer 10K
Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 12 Jul
- £56
Saucony London 10K
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Jul
- £30.25-£37.75
Men's 10K Glasgow
On the go since 2004, this event has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life, or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 131 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27.50-£30.25
Women's 10K Glasgow
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
- 10 km road running + 41 m ascent
- Sun 12 Jul
- £26
TapSocial Brewery 10K
Chase a fast 10K around Oxford, then celebrate with great beer and purpose at a socially driven craft brewery finish line.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 19 Jul
- £31-£33
ATW St Albans Summer 10K
ATW brings you the St Albans Summer 10K with a twist! Flat, fast and chip-timed with pacers to help you achieve a PB, plus buzzing event village for all the family with music, play zone and ice cream.
- 10 km road running + 108 ft ascent
- Tue 8 Sep
- £16
Silent Pool 10K
Join this stunning guided trail run from the famous Silent Pool, a place admired by poet Alfred Tennyson, considered sacred, haunted, and home to the gin distillery.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 20 Sep
- £27.50-£37.75
Men's 10K Edinburgh
A stunning 10K run through the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. This is the time to make a positive difference to your life or someone else’s and be part of something special.
- 10 km road running + 100 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep
- £37.50-£39.50
Something to Talk About
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
- 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent