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Beginner-friendly 10K runs in October 2026

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Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £21.50
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race

Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.

  • 10 km fell running + 550 m ascent
From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £32-£77
Wembley, UK

ASICS LDNX 10K

From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!

  • 10 km road running
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £18-£20
Hove, East Sussex, UK

Hove Prom 10K

Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.

  • 10 km road running
Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Wight Lines

Enjoy stunning coastal views on this flexible-distance run at Milford on Sea, following an out-and-back route beside Sturt Pond and the Isle of Wight — perfect for all abilities.

  • 7 hrs trail running + 47 ft ascent
Race a fast, flat and traffic-free 10K at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £24-£26
Windsor, Buckinghamshire, UK

Windsor Dorney Lakeside 10K

Race a fast, flat and traffic-free 10K at Dorney Lake, the London 2012 Olympic rowing venue, with lakeside scenery, great atmosphere and excellent runner support throughout.

  • 10 km road running
A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 10km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £26-£37
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Oct

A new and unique concept where you decide how many loops you feel capable of on the day from 10km up to an ultra marathon! Push yourself further or go easy.

  • 1 day multi terrain running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £18-£34
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK

Wem 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £25.99-£27.99
Oswestry, Shropshire, UK

Oswestry 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £24-£26
Ashford, Kent, UK

Givaudan Ashford 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £18.50
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, UK

BC Autumn 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £29
Plymouth, Devon, UK

Acronyms Tamar 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 18 Oct
  • £18-£34
Telford, Shropshire, UK

Wellington 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £28.65-£30.67
Tenby, Pembrokeshire, UK

Tenby 10K

  • 10 km road running + 531 ft ascent
  • Thu 29 Oct
  • £19.50-£25.50
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Cattle Creepy 10K

  • 10 km trail running + 205 ft ascent

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