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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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 + 358 ft ascent
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 + 66 ft ascent
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 + 36 ft ascent
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 + 92 ft ascent
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 + 207 ft ascent
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 + 174 ft ascent
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 + 371 m ascent
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
Chase your next PB at the ATW Hatfield 10K — a fast, scenic route on the Alban Way with free photos, medals, and unbeatable race-day energy with exciting perks!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £27-£29
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW Hatfield 10K

Chase your next PB at the ATW Hatfield 10K — a fast, scenic route on the Alban Way with free photos, medals, and unbeatable race-day energy with exciting perks!

  • 10 km road running + 39 ft ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £24-£26
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle | 10K

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!

  • 10 km trail running + 72 ft ascent
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, then head out for more.
  • Sun 11 Jan 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

WTF Where's The Finish? | 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, then head out for more.

  • 4 hrs trail running + 299 ft ascent
Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £10-£24
Exeter, Devon, UK

Haldon Night

Popular night-time trail races through Haldon Forest with beer, mince pies and medals for finishers! A range of distances to cater for all ages. Fun for all the family with fancy dress awards too.

  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Trail run 2
  • CaniCross
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 10K at your own pace on an out-and-back route along an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20-£22
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Hull Culture Run I | 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 an old railway line (nice and flat) then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running + 286 ft ascent
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 10K.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £27-£29
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Windmill Way Wander | 10K

It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route for 10K.

  • 10 km road running
Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £24-£26
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Pie n Pickle Plod | 10K

Happy New Year Run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with a choice of distances, all along the flat, even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities from novices to PB chasers!

  • 10 km trail running + 197 ft ascent
Storm the Fort 10K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £20
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, UK

Dark Skies Series | Storm the Fort | 10K Night Run

Storm the Fort 10K is the Gold award-winning event in the ‘Dark Skies Series’ of night trail running events, a three-event series taking part across Somerset.

  • 10 km road running + 1056 ft ascent
Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £17-£25
Durham, County Durham, UK

The Rise From The Ashes Run | North | 10K

Come and get involved in this Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham, as long as you complete at least 5km you will be rewarded with one of the incredible phoenix medals!

  • 10 km trail running

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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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