10K runs & races 2026–2027

10K runs & races 2026–2027

Hundreds of 10K runs across the UK, from first-timer friendly events to fast PB routes. Use the filters to find the 10K that suits your goals.

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10K races

Discover over 500 10K runs across the UK and find your next running challenge. Whether you're looking for a new goal after a 5K, chasing a PB on a fast road race or looking for a scenic off-road route, your perfect 10K is waiting for you. Use filters to select your date, terrain, and location – or scroll down to see events coming up.

A 10K is one of the UK's most popular race distances – an ideal progression from a 5K run and a rewarding target for runners at every level. Events span closed roads, scenic trails, coastal paths, and city streets, with plenty of beginner-friendly races and options for runners chasing personal bests.

With races happening year-round, you can plan your season around a single big goal or keep motivated with regular challenges. Many events offer pacers to help you hit target times, while fun runs and themed races add extra colour, music, and atmosphere to your experience.

Whether you’re aiming for a new PB, exploring fresh routes, or preparing for a half marathon, our calendar features all of the UK’s top 10K events. Use the date and location filters to find what suits you best – and get ready to experience one of the most enjoyable distances on the running calendar.

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10K runs 2026–2027

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Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £23-£25
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 1 | 10K

Take on this out and back course to really get in the Christmas spirit. This event isn't just about the race itself, the activities at Race HQ are bound start a jolly atmosphere!

  • 10 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £37.50-£39.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

SoBo Series | Volume 1 | Step into Christmas

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
A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer 10km but if you're feeling great, tackle a Half Marathon or even further depending on how you feel on the day!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £26-£37.50
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, UK

Running Tribe Races | Dec | 10K

A new and unique concept where you turn up ready to conquer 10km but if you're feeling great, tackle a Half Marathon or even further depending on how you feel on the day!

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the route winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £26-£28
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Stevenage Winter 10K

Starting and finishing on the fantastic Ridlins Stadium athletics track, the route winds its way around the superb traffic-free tarmac routes that cover the town of Stevenage.

  • 10 km road running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £20-£30
Durham, County Durham, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | North | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £23-£25
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Crikey its the Christmas Cracker | Day 2 | 10K

An out and back course to really get you in the Christmas spirit with activities at Race HQ bound start a jolly atmosphere, whether you want a PB or to challenge yourself over this distance.

  • 10 km trail running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £24
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas 10K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 10 km multi terrain running
Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £31-£33
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Twas The Run Before Christmas | 4 Hour

Run as far as you can during the 4-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, head out for more and enjoy some festive fun!

  • 4 hrs multi terrain running
It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 10K.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Christmas Canter | 10K

It's December, so what better way to finish the year than with a Christmas event? Follow the Windmill Way route for 10K.

  • 10 km road running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 20 Dec
  • £20-£22
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Rumble In The Jumble II | 10K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, pick-and-mix medal and goody bag.

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £26-£30
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run | Wales | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a bobble hat, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km road running
Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 10K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £26-£28
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 10K

Organised by ATW Events, this fantastic, traffic-free 10K takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • 10 km road running
Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Thu 25 Dec
  • £23-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Christmas Day Cracker Run | 10K

Come and join the morning of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a Christmas present, themed medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a flat,  out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Fri 26 Dec
  • £20-£22
Egham, Surrey, UK

Boxing Day Challenge | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a bespoke medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 27 Dec
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Year End Time Turner | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a scenic course then receive a fantastic pick and mix medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £20-£22
Egham, Surrey, UK

River Thames Run | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along the River Thames then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Finish the year with a brand new PB and celebrate the arrival of a brand new year with a glass of fizz and a healthy twist at this New Year's Eve running extravaganza.
  • Wed 31 Dec
  • £28-£30
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans New Years Eve 10K

Finish the year with a brand new PB and celebrate the arrival of a brand new year with a glass of fizz and a healthy twist at this New Year's Eve running extravaganza.

  • 10 km road running
Kick off the year with a motivating run—5K, marathon, or 50K! Shake off festive indulgence, spark your New Year’s resolutions, and embrace the challenge together and start strong this day.
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

New Years Day Run | 10K

Kick off the year with a motivating run—5K, marathon, or 50K! Shake off festive indulgence, spark your New Year’s resolutions, and embrace the challenge together and start strong this day.

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a 2-lap out-and-back route on an old railway line, then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 3 Jan 2026
  • £20-£22
Egham, Surrey, UK

Rhino Run | 10K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on a 2-lap out-and-back route on an old railway line, then receive a Rhino medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £24
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle New Year 10K

Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.

  • 10 km road running
Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.
  • Sun 4 Jan 2026
  • £23-£25
Bridlington, East Yorkshire, UK

Bridlington | 10K

Brace yourself for this out-and-back course starting on the cliffs at Sewerby and running along the front at Bridlington. The course is great underfoot.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 9 Jan 2026
  • £20-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Jan | 10K

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • 10 km trail running
The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £8-£28
Dorking, Surrey, UK

Dark Skies Surrey Hills

The Dark Skies returns for an undulating yomp through Surrey’s muddy, rolling hills and feature a thrilling 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, kids races and canicross with hot food and drinks, medals, kit and prizes.

  • Fun run 2
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • CaniCross 2
Take on a tough, award-winning 10K trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £27
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 1 | 10K

Take on a tough, award-winning 10K trail run in the Surrey Hills and North Downs with a cracking sunrise, stop-in-your-tracks views and five-star reviews! No nonsense trail running.

  • 10.33 km trail running
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run | South | 10K

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run at The Last Hop in Staines, as long as you complete at least 3km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • 10 km trail running

10K runs blog

Guides, tips and advice on 10K runs and running a 10km race.

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10K run FAQs

Answers to common questions about doing a 10K run.

6.2 miles or 10 kilometres.

Most runners finish in 50–70 minutes; experienced runners chase sub-45 mins.

Use the location filter or map view to see events close by, then pick dates that work.

Yes — look for flat, closed-road or PB routes in the listings.

Yes — many events offer charity places, you can find and book your place on our Charity 10K runs page.

Road is smoother and usually faster; trail offers scenery and varied terrain.

Many do — use the 'Pacers' filter when looking for events.

It's usually 15 but organisers can set different rules — check each event listing.

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