10k Runs in United Kingdom 2021

Q: What are the best 10k events in the UK?

The best 10k events in the UK are the Great Manchester Run , which is Europe’s largest 10k, the Leeds 10k , and the capital’s Vitality London 10000 . There are also hundreds of smaller, local 10ks around the UK.

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10k Runs

10k (or 6.2 miles) is a great distance for running, and these events are some of the most popular in the UK. If you're a beginner, then the 10k distance provides a healthy challenge. Set yourself the challenge of running an event in under an hour for a decent time and a good workout. Running 10km in 60 minutes would burn about 600 calories. For seasoned athletes, the 10k is a perfect distance to keep fit and boost your pace, without completely exhausting yourself. If you're training towards a fast half-marathon or marathon event, you might set yourself the challenge of running 10k in under 40 minutes. There are hundreds of 10k events in the running calendar, and they are often part of big city running festivals, so there is bound to be a great atmosphere cheering you on to a new PB. The Great Manchester Run is the largest 10k run in Europe, with over 40,000 taking part on the day.

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Sun, 5th Sep
London Summer Run

London, Greater London

10k
5
(114 reviews)
£32 – £65
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 12th Sep
Brighton Marathon Weekend

Brighton, Brighton and Hove

marathon, 10k
4.5
(34 reviews)
£30 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Plymouth 10k

Plymouth, Plymouth

10k
£23 – £25
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
MK Festival of Running

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
4.5
(3 reviews)
£8 – £31
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k

Southampton, Southampton

marathon, half marathon, 10k and more
4
(5 reviews)
£7 – £60
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 19th Sep
Great Bristol Run

Bristol, City of Bristol

10k, half marathon and more
5
(23 reviews)
£12 – £44
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sat, 13th Nov
Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Alton, Staffordshire

half marathon, 10k, 5k
£36 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 24th Apr 2022
ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k 2022

Southampton, Southampton

marathon, half marathon, 10k and more
£7 – £54.99
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 15th Aug
Haydock Park Racecourse 10k

Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside

10k and more
£5 – £19
Booking perks
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Sun, 22nd Aug
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon

Egham, Surrey

half marathon, 10k
4.5
(80 reviews)
£26 – £32
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital 10k

Leigh, Greater Manchester

10k and more
£22 – £24
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sun, 5th Sep
Altrincham 10k

Altrincham, Greater Manchester

10k
£30
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Britain's Ocean City Running Series - Half Marathon

Plymouth, Plymouth

half marathon, 10k, 5k
5
(3 reviews)
£33 – £35
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Bridgwater Half Marathon

Bridgwater, Somerset

half marathon, 10k, 5k
£8 – £27.29
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Road
Sun, 5th Sep
Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10k

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

half marathon, 10k and more
5
(3 reviews)
£5 – £39
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat scenery
Sun, 5th Sep
The Jones Crisps Anglesey Half Marathon & 10k

Bangor

half marathon, 10k and more
4.5
(14 reviews)
£7 – £42.75
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Trail
Sat, 11th Sep
September Kew Gardens 10k

Richmond, Greater London

10k
£38.50 – £40.50
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sat, 18th Sep
Beyond Badminton Trail

South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire

ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k
£15 – £40
Booking perksGreat atmosphereGreat scenery
Road
Sun, 19th Sep
Regency 10k

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

10k
4
(1 reviews)
£18 – £22
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 26th Sep
SPAR City of Preston 10k

Preston, Lancashire

10k and more
£5 – £24
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sun, 26th Sep
Warrington Running Festival

Warrington, Warrington

5k, 10k, half marathon and more
£2 – £32
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sat, 2nd Oct
Trail Pursuit Brecon Beacons

Talybont-on-Usk, Powys

ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
£24 – £154
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Road
Sun, 10th Oct
Run Silverstone

Towcester

half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
5
(3 reviews)
£22 – £37
Booking perksGreat atmosphere
Sun, 17th Oct
The Duxford Dash

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

5k, 10k and more
£13 – £26
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About 10k events in the UK

10km (or 6.2 miles) is a hugely popular distance with runners of all levels. 10k races are perfect either as a challenging starter event for beginners or as practice for longer distances. Event organisers will often give you a choice between 5k and 10k routes, so when you're ready to take that step up, you can. Much like for 5k events, some large 'running festivals' such as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival and Bournemouth Marathon Festival also host 10k races, with big crowds to cheer you on to the finish line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best 10k events in the UK?

The best 10k events in the UK are the Great Manchester Run, which is Europe’s largest 10k, the Leeds 10k, and the capital’s Vitality London 10000. There are also hundreds of smaller, local 10ks around the UK.

How long does it take to run 10k?

The men's and women's world records for 10k road racing stand at 26m44s and 29m43s respectively, held by Leonard Patrick Komon and Joyciline Jepkosgei.
The average runner, who runs 5-10k a week, could expect to finish in around 1 hour.

How do you train for a 10k race?

Training for a 10k will differ depending on your current fitness levels, running experience and what goals you set yourself. If you're already doing exercise during the week, you can prepare for race day by following a 6-week training plan.