There is a race for everyone at this iconic Olympic venue. The feeling of competing at a venue where some of the best ever athletes have gone toe to toe with...
A rare opportunity to run a tough 10k multi-terrain course set in the magnificent grounds of the iconic Englefield House. This private estate is often used...
Escape from work and get to Brockwell Park for the second of two races in the "Chase the Sun" series. The course covers a mix of paved road and undulating...
A fun, friendly and very well organised event, with a course that is suited for all abilities. This is an extremely popular route in Manchester as you past...
Hyde park is such a popular running spot in London but it's so much better running amongst loads of people and in a race situation. RunThrough's...
Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of the year. They will take you around the superb parkland....
Welcome to Onetrack1000, a 1000-mile run to save our oceans in support of Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE). To mark World Oceans Day, Onetrack Club teamed up...
This is a very family friendly event and everyone in the village comes down to support this event. This event has gained itself a fantastic reputation by being...
Love Running! Get all your friends and come and join us for this superb 10k run. A stunning flat and fast 10k at one of the loveliest locations in...
It's no secret that Regent's Park is one of London's most picturesque locations, so don't miss the opportunity to race around it. The sixth of this 6 race...
The Bridgwater Half Marathon, in aid of Cancer Research, features a Half Marathon, 10k and 5k route. Expect over 200 runners showing their support for...
Take a run through the stunning Estate at Abbots Ripton near Huntingdon.
10k of varied terrain and surroundings - mixed terrain of forest, farm track...
As the weather cools, race around the Olympic Park's red Orbit Tower in this speedy 10k. This consistently flat course is a great event for runners looking for...
It's time to conquer our Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon and have a morning out with family, friends, or colleagues and be part of this...
Well come along to the Wandsworth Park 10K which will take place at Wandsworth Park, Putney Bridge Road, London and meet fellow runners and beat your...
Warwickshire's best kept secret for road runners, Draycote Water offers smooth, flat road with stunning reservoir and countryside views.
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Join us for this lovely 10K that caters to runners of all abilities, hosted by Andover Trail Runners!...
Join us for a unique opportunity to run at this Surrey Half Marathon, 10k or 5k around the incredible Mercedes-Benz World Circuit, organised by RunThrough...
Escape from work to take part in the final of six races around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is super flat, so it's good for runners looking to get...
You can choose to run a chip timed 5k or 10k around the beautiful Greenwich Park passing some of London's favourite attractions: the Royal Observatory,...
Come and join us on Hampstead Heath Jubilee Hall Trust charity trail run series to help us raise money to get Camden residents more active.There is...
Weald Park is the fifth of this summer cross country series. Anyone up for a challenge will enjoy this course that has its fair share of hills on both trails...
This 10k is part of the Richmond RUNFEST, London's most exclusive event, which also includes the RUNFEST Marathon and Half Marathon. The 10k takes...
Join Nice Work for a weekend of challenges across the Jurassic...
Once again, the picturesque village of Cranford will host the annual Cransley Hospice Road Races, sponsored by Western Power Distribution.
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The RunThrough Olympic Park 5k & 10k is a very special event that races through the incredible grounds of Londons Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This...
Join us within the beautiful confines of Bedgebury Pinetum at Twilight for this 10K head torch race using the undulating forest paths and trails in and...
Come along to the Sandown & Shanklin 10K and meet fellow runners and beat your personal best! As per usual there will be on day registration available...
Set in the historic Roman town of St. Albans, our Hercules Festival of Sport will once again be a wonderful event and an ideal end to your season.
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Join us for a unique opportunity to run a Half Marathon, Marathon, 20 mile, 10k & 5k at Goodwood Motor Circuit organised by RunThrough Events. Run at...
If ever there was a way to eat guilt-free ice cream, then this 2-part race series is it. Take part in this race on a gentle route and enjoy the well-earned ice...
Hastings 5k & 10k Race With Added Bounce: This year we have decided to add an inflatable assault course (a huge 95 feet of it!) to the race from our...
The Lee Valley VeloParks one mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split...
MCC Promotions brings its next 10k race to Exmouth. Running along the beach front Promenade, take in all the views that the Exmouth seafront...
Zig zag road will be closed for only the 3rd ever time (one of those three was for the London 2012 Olympics) for you to be able to run it. Box Hill lies...
Our Run Richmond Park race series is back and will be running on a regular basis over the course of this year. They will take you around the superb...
Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous...
Embrace the cooler weather and race around the Olympic Park's red Orbit Tower in this speedy 10k. This consistently flat course is a great event for runners...
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We are thrilled to announce the Alcester 10k is back for its fifth year on Sunday 6th October 2019! Starting and finishing in the...
This flat 10km race route embraces Reading's waterways for much of the distance, offering a wonderful, multi-surfaced course that takes in rural,...
Plymouth 10K holds an undulating course, suitable for runners of all abilities. Starting in the city centre, you'll head out towards Marsh Mills along...
A fast road race for the serious runner and a great community race for the not so serious...
The event is not designed to be a gruelling cross country through deep mud and puddles, but aims to be a fun, friendly and fast trail run along one of...
Join us for the Chase the Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k for a unique 5k and 10k event around the Olympic Park.
Racing around the incredible grounds...
Looking for a PB course, or wanting to try out a new distance this is the race for you. Come and run a chip timed 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around the wide,...
Head over to Victoria Park for the October 10k race. Victoria Park provides some of East London's best scenery, so join runners of all abilities and earn a PB...
Come along to the Sheffield City 10K and meet fellow runners and beat your personal best! As per usual there will be on day registration available but it is...
The marathon will return in 2018, still based at the home of Ciderology, the fantastic Bredy cider farm on the edge of Burton Bradstock, where you can camp...
10k (6.2 miles) events are hugely popular with runners of all levels, 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.
If it's a big city race with thousands of participants and closed roads, then look no further than the Great Manchester Run, which is Europe's largest 10k. Swiftly following Manchester you can look to the Leeds 10k and the Vitality London 10,000 which are hugely popular. Many of these events will sell out or have ballot entry, so we'd recommend a fastest-finger-first approach when the tickets come out. If it's a smaller, more low key event you're looking for, check out our list of upcoming 10k runs near you.
If you've never run before, or are currently running 5k or less per week check out our 10k training plan. It's worth noting that some 10k events have a cut off time of around the 3 hour mark, as with the Cancer Research Winter Run.
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 (who also holds the record for the women's half marathon). The average runner, who runs 5-10k a week, could expect to finish in around 1 hour. If you're new to running, don't sweat it, everyone starts somewhere. At these bigger events, everyone starts in waves depending on their estimated finishing time. This means that you won't come last, or be overtaken by the world and his wife.
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 checking out our 6 weeks to 10k training plan. Even if you're regularly crunching those miles, make sure to follow a training plan in the build up to the race. This will help to minimise the risk of injury, while giving you the best chance to smash your PB.
Fancy something more challenging? Check out our half marathon and marathon event calendars to find something near you.
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