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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adidas TERREX 10K Trail Run
Keswick Mountain Festival

adidas TERREX 10K Trail Run

Have an unforgettable adventure at the UK's top outdoor sports festival this spring!

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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.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £25
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

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
For this 10K run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Rubber Ducky Dash | 10K

For this 10K run, not only will you earn a super cute rubber duck themed medal, but also your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!

  • 10 km trail running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 10K at your own pace, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Any Kind of Weather Runner | 10K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 10K at your own pace, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • 10 km trail running
The Magna Carta 10K is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.
  • Sat 21 Feb
  • £33-£35
Egham, Surrey, UK

Magna Carta Winter | 10K

The Magna Carta 10K is based in scenic Runnymede right near the historic site where the treaty of Magna Carta was agreed by King John of England and signed on 15th June 1215.

  • 10 km trail running + 30 ft ascent
This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £28-£30
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

ATW Bedford 10K

This chip timed event is a sure-fire guarantee to give you the best chance of a PB in the 10K.

  • 10 km road running
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over 10K distance with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £27-£29
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Thetford Festival of Running | 10K

New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over 10K distance with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!

  • 10 km trail running
Come and join The Doughnut Dash 10K! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Doughnut Dash | Northampton | 10K

Come and join The Doughnut Dash 10K! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!

  • 10 km trail running + 52 ft ascent
Time to get nostalgic with the Wacky Run! I'm sure a lot of us can remember this fun cartoon and some of the crazy characters such as Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Penelope Pitstop and The Ant Hill Mob.
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Wacky Run | 10K

Time to get nostalgic with the Wacky Run! I'm sure a lot of us can remember this fun cartoon and some of the crazy characters such as Dick Dastardly and Muttley, Penelope Pitstop and The Ant Hill Mob.

  • 10 km road running + -1 ft ascent
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Cirencester 10K is a closed-road race through the heart of this historic Cotswolds market town, starting and finishing in the town centre, creating a memorable road-running experience.
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £34-£36
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cirencester 10K

Cirencester 10K is a closed-road race through the heart of this historic Cotswolds market town, starting and finishing in the town centre, creating a memorable road-running experience.

  • 10 km road running
Run a brilliant scenic 10K course from the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. An absolute favourite in the running community.
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £24-£26
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Settle 10km - Road Race

Run a brilliant scenic 10K course from the Yorkshire village of Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. An absolute favourite in the running community.

  • 10 km road running + 571 ft ascent
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 28 Feb
  • £27
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Fitstuff G3 Run Series | Race 3 | 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.

  • 10.22 km trail running + 372 m ascent
There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Giraffe Gallop | 10K

There's another animal inspired event for you, the featured animal this time is a giraffe! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your animal collection!

  • 10 km trail running
Pack your trainers alongside your bucket and spade for an event that seamlessly combines the thrill of running with the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £28-£30
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

ATW Great Yarmouth Seafront 10K

Pack your trainers alongside your bucket and spade for an event that seamlessly combines the thrill of running with the picturesque charm of Great Yarmouth over a fast-paced course.

  • 10 km road running + 66 ft ascent
Come and get involved in the second St David's Day 10K Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £22-£27
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

St Davids Day Dragon Run | 10K

Come and get involved in the second St David's Day 10K Dragon Run in the beautiful Dare Valley Country Park in, of course, Wales!

  • 10 km trail running
Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 10K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £24
Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle 10K

Get involved in the historic market town of Oundle for the return of the 10K event on gently undulating roads around pretty Northamptonshire villages.

  • 10 km road running + 207 ft ascent
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With breathtaking views of Anglesey and Eryri (Snowdonia) it's no wonder that this race has become a firm favourite. The flat/fast course attracts beginners and experienced runners.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £33.99-£36.99
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Jones o Gymru Anglesey 10K

With breathtaking views of Anglesey and Eryri (Snowdonia) it's no wonder that this race has become a firm favourite. The flat/fast course attracts beginners and experienced runners.

  • 10 km road running + 94 m ascent
Chase a fast 10K around Oxford, then celebrate with great beer and purpose at a socially driven craft brewery finish line.
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £26
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

TapSocial 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
The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.
  • Sat 7 Mar
  • £20.50
Mold, Clwyd, UK

Loggerheads Trail 10K

The courses are challenging but the event environment is relaxed and friendly. Runners of all abilities can get involved and enjoy a run out on those fabulous trails.

  • 10 km trail running
Here's a 10K animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!
  • Sat 7 Mar
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Panda Plod | 10K

Here's a 10K animal-inspired event for you. The featured animal this time is a panda! The medal, as always, is incredible and definitely one to add to your collection!

  • 10 km trail 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 8 Mar
  • £37.50-£39.50
Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Wight Riot

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 multi terrain running + 47 ft ascent
Come and join in for The Hull Run, where you can run anywhere from 3km to running for the entire 7 hours, as always it's a super fleixble and inclusive event for everyone to enjoy!
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

One ‘Hull’ Of A Run | 10K

Come and join in for The Hull Run, where you can run anywhere from 3km to running for the entire 7 hours, as always it's a super fleixble and inclusive event for everyone to enjoy!

  • 10 km trail running
Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £33-£35
London, UK

Thames Meander Spring | 10K

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • 10 km trail running + 160 ft ascent
Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £28-£30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run | 10K

Join this fantastic experience on a completely flat course – perfect for achieving your personal best over a certified, accurate route, with free race photo, custom medal and friendly support!

  • 10 km road running + 26 ft ascent
Come and join in The Sloth Scamper 10K where slow is the new fast, and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot. Anyone know what a group of sloths is called?
  • Sat 14 Mar
  • £23-£27
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Sloth Scamper | 10K

Come and join in The Sloth Scamper 10K where slow is the new fast, and you can earn yourself a medal with an adorable sloth on to boot. Anyone know what a group of sloths is called?

  • 10 km trail running
Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.
  • Sat 14 Mar
  • £24-£26
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Spring Time Canal Canter | 10K

Fast, flat, PB-grabbing event on traffic-free trails and the canal towpath with a bespoke medal and treats at the finish line. All levels of runner welcome.

  • 10 km trail running + 89 ft ascent
Experience the thrill of racing through Sherwood Forest’s iconic canopy. This is a scenic, family-friendly event with distances for all.
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £7-£34
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines 20 Mile, Half Marathon & 10K

Experience the thrill of racing through Sherwood Forest’s iconic canopy. This is a scenic, family-friendly event with distances for all.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run

10K runs blog

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

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10K tips for beginner runners
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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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