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- YMCA Presidio Trail Run26APR
YMCA Presidio Trail Run
Running ‧ San Francisco6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi$10 – $60 - Spartan Trail - Utah19JUL
Spartan Trail - Utah
10k ‧ Ogden6.2 mi$20 – $54.99 - Grizzly Peak Trail Run9MAY
Grizzly Peak Trail Run
Running ‧ Orinda31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 18.6 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi$45 – $75 - NYCRUNS Summer Loving 5k and 10k17MAY
NYCRUNS Summer Loving 5k and 10k
Running ‧ New York6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$40 - Hiller Aviation Museum - Airport Runway Run9MAY
Hiller Aviation Museum - Airport Runway Run
Running ‧ San Carlos6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi - Harvest Half Marathon 5k,10k20SEP
Harvest Half Marathon 5k,10k
Running ‧ Los Angeles13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $85 - Spartan Trail - Dallas25OCT
Spartan Trail - Dallas
Running ‧ Glen Rose31.1 mi • 8.1 mi • 6.2 mi$54.99 – $139.99 - Arroyo Creek Half Marathon28JUN
Arroyo Creek Half Marathon
Running ‧ Simi Valley13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$45 – $75 - Mare Island – Half Marathon, 10K and 5K28JUN
Mare Island – Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Running ‧ Vallejo13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$35 – $80(1) - Spartan Trail - Indiana25JUL
Spartan Trail - Indiana
10k ‧ Lawrenceburg6.2 mi$20 – $69.99 - City Beer Runs - Harmonic Brewery3MAY
City Beer Runs - Harmonic Brewery
Running ‧ San Francisco6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$37 - Gobble Wobble26NOV
Gobble Wobble
Running ‧ San Mateo6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.0 mi$5 – $42 - Berry Creek Falls Trail Run30MAY
Berry Creek Falls Trail Run
10k ‧ Boulder Creek15.5 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi$45 – $55 - Christmas Double 15K Challenge19DEC
Christmas Double 15K Challenge
Running ‧ Palo Alto9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi$42 - Palo Alto DOUBLE 8K (5+3) RUN/WALK Palo Alto 10K and UjENA 5K27SEP
Palo Alto DOUBLE 8K (5+3) RUN/WALK Palo Alto 10K and UjENA 5K
Running ‧ Palo Alto6.2 mi • 5.0 mi • 3.1 mi$45(3) - Mary Jane Half Marathon, 5K & 10K - Simi Valley17MAY
Mary Jane Half Marathon, 5K & 10K - Simi Valley
Running ‧ Simi Valley13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$50 – $75 - Spartan Trail - Carolinas22NOV
Spartan Trail - Carolinas
10k ‧ Mill Spring6.2 mi$20 – $69.99 - City Beer Runs - Triple Voodoo Brewing16AUG
City Beer Runs - Triple Voodoo Brewing
Running ‧ San Francisco6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$37 - Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K14NOV
Catalina Island Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ Avalon13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 1.0 mi$20 – $110 - The Krampus Cross Country 5K & 10K13DEC
The Krampus Cross Country 5K & 10K
Running ‧ San Francisco6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$30 – $45 - Zoom Dynamite29AUG
Zoom Dynamite
Running ‧ Richmond13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$15 – $55 - Look Good Feel Good Marathon10OCT
Look Good Feel Good Marathon
Running ‧ San Leandro26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi$25 – $55 - City Beer Runs - Standard Deviant Brewing18OCT
City Beer Runs - Standard Deviant Brewing
Running ‧ San Francisco6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$37 - NYCRUNS Governors Island 5K & 10K8AUG
NYCRUNS Governors Island 5K & 10K
Running ‧ New York6.2 mi • 3.1 mi$35
About 10k events in the United States
The 10k (6.2 miles) is a step up from the 5k but can still be a great challenge for beginners and those looking to stretch their miles. You'll often get a choice between 5k or 10k at larger events, with some running festivals like the Twin Cities Marathon and Gasparilla Distance Classic also hosting 10k races. This is great for bringing family and friends of different running abilities; you can all enjoy the day and compare medals at the end.
What are the best 10k events?
There are many great events throughout the US and throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run, Across the Bay 12k, Crescent City Classic 10k and Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k will take you past some stunning scenery and famous landmarks. Many of these famous events will have limited ticket availability, expect competition for places from people all over the world, so we'd recommend a fastest-finger-first approach when the tickets come out. If you'd prefer something smaller, check out our list of upcoming 10k runs near you.
How long will it take to run 10k?
The men's and women's world records (for road racing) stand at 26:44 and 29:43 minutes respectively, held by Leonard Patrick Komon and Joyciline Jepkosgei (who also holds the record for the women's half marathon). Obviously, these are the professionals, so if you regularly run 5-10k a week, you could expect to finish in around 1 hour.
For newbies, who might expect to take a little longer, it's worth being aware that some events have a cut off time. BolderBoulder has a particulalry short cut off time, of little more than 2h15m, so be sure to check for each race you enter.
How do you train for a 10k race?
How hard you come out of the blocks in training will depend on your goals, which should be set in accordance with your running experience and current fitness levels. Check out our 6 weeks to 10k training plan which will help you choose your starting point and guide you through to race day. Following a plan helps to minimise the risk of injury, while giving you the best chance to smash your PB, even if you're already crunching those miles on a regular basis. Ready to take on a bigger challenge? Check out our half marathon and marathon event calendars.