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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 54 km away

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The Evesham Town 10K

EVESHAM · 74 km away

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Rugby 6 Mile Road Race

Rugby · 29 km away

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Well Run X Hawkstones 10k, 5k & 1k

CHELTENHAM · 71 km away

JUL 13

Run · road · 10K

Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Race 4

Nottingham · 80 km away

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Big Bear Summer 10K

Coventry · 40 km away

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Coventry · 46 km away

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Chilterns Summer 10km

Tring HP23 5RS · 52 km away

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Compton Verney Half Marathon & 10K

Compton Verney · 45 km away

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Oxford · 61 km away

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Laxton · 42 km away

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Run Northumberland Wallington 10K

Wallington · 60 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 77 km away

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Belvoir Castle Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Grantham · 73 km away

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Winwick Hall Trail Races

Winwick · 18 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away

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Maidenhead Trail Run July 2026

Maidenhead SL6 8SP · 79 km away

AUG 10

Run · road · 10K

Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 29 km away

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Burnham Beeches half marathon and 10 K

Farnham Common · 79 km away

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Burnham Beeches Half-Marathon

Farnham Royal · 80 km away

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Wendover Woods Running Festival August

Tring HP22 5NQ · 52 km away

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Insane Terrain Running - Obstacle/Mud Run

Doddington · 71 km away

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Northstowe Running Festival

Cambridge · 69 km away

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Timberhonger 10K Road Race

Worcestershire · 80 km away

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Henley River - 10k & Half Marathon

Henley-on-Thames · 78 km away

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The Battlefield Run

Naseby NN6 6DE · 19 km away

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Hertfordshire · 60 km away

SEP 13

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Stanwick Lakes Autumn Run

Wellingborough · 25 km away

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Henley River Half Marathon & 10K September

Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB · 76 km away

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Banbury · 36 km away

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Leighton Fun Runners Leighton 10K

Bedfordshire · 39 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away

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Stratford's Big 10K & Half Marathon

Stratford upon Avon · 55 km away

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SOX 10K Trail Race

Wallingford · 75 km away

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Stratfords Big 10K & Half Marathon

Stratford-upon-Avon · 55 km away

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Sandridge 10K Trail Run

St Albans · 65 km away

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Racing Line SOX 10km

Woodcote · 79 km away

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The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 54 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Henley-on-Thames · 78 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge

Henley-on-Thames · 78 km away

Northampton · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Northampton

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Standalone 10k 2026

The Standalone 10k is a road 10k run starting at Wilbury Road in Letchworth Garden City, organized by North Herts Road Runners. The race holds a UKA licence, features a timed and measured course, and is now in its 39th year. It is a significant community event locally, accommodating runners aiming for cash prizes, personal bests, or a relaxed morning with family and friends. The route utilizes a completely closed road, with club members providing professional marshalling and support along the course. Local club runners and some of the area’s strongest athletes compete alongside first-timers and casual runners. The event also offers on-course entertainment, race photos, good facilities, and the option to donate to the club charity, GRIT.

The Alcester 10K begins and ends in Alcester, a market town near Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. This 10-kilometre road race, organized by Raceways, is now in its twelfth year. The last event attracted its largest number of participants and sold out in advance, indicating that entry demand for this local race can increase rapidly. Participants depart from the High Street, proceeding onto Warwickshire country lanes for a single loop before returning to town. The route includes two aid stations, chip timing, finisher medals, t-shirts for all participants, post-race refreshments, and optional race photography. Following the finish, runners are conveniently located near Alcester’s cafes and pubs, rather than finishing in a remote field or car park.

Leicester half marathon

Victoria Park provides a fitting start for runners: busy, practical, and with just enough anticipation before the road opens. The Leicester half marathon uniquely blends nature and the city center. The route crosses the Golden Mile, heads toward Watermead Country Park, and returns through lived-in streets. The event also has a community focus, with the organization supporting local health charities, including places for runners fundraising for bereavement support services. The course is largely flat and fast, but pace yourself. Runners will experience "fresh air" and "peaceful canals" before returning to the "urban buzz." New Walk presents the final challenge: a "magnificent historic pedestrian promenade" with a "gentle uphill false flat" to the finish. Expect numerous bands and roadside cheers, and a crowd whose enthusiasm remains strong when fatigue sets in.

Run Leicester Half Marathon & 10K

The Run Leicester Festival begins and ends in Victoria Park. This offers runners a city-centre race based in a park, rather than a point-to-point course. The event takes place in October and includes two options: a 10K or a half marathon, allowing participants to choose between a shorter city run and the full 13.1-mile distance. The course guides runners through Leicester’s central streets and parks before they return to Victoria Park. Mesothelioma UK utilizes the event as a fundraiser. Participants who join their team receive a fundraising pack, assistance from the charity’s fundraising staff, entry to a private Facebook group, and a branded vest or T-shirt for race day. Supporters can also purchase T-shirts and other fundraising items to wear while cheering.

Walton Hall 10K

The Walton Hall 10K begins and ends at Walton Hall in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (event base: CV35 9HG). This autumn 10K run and walk includes a Fun Run, with proceeds supporting Shipston Home Nursing. The event welcomes participants beyond solo runners, including walkers, families, company groups, and teams of friends. Individuals can register alone, form a new team, or join an existing one. Solo entrants must be 16 or older; children under 16 require accompaniment on an adult registration.

The Tamworth 10K begins and ends within the grounds of Tamworth Castle, providing a distinct landmark from the outset. This 10K road race takes place in Tamworth, Staffordshire, typically in October with a 10:30 am start. Its flat, fast course is suitable for runners aiming for a personal best, as well as those seeking a straightforward autumn race. The route crosses the Castle Grounds, proceeds into the town, follows a canal path in Fazeley, and then circles back to the castle area for the finish. KP Tamworth is the organiser, and chip timing is employed. Results from previous years are available, and Runner’s World previously ranked it as the fourth-best 10K in the UK.

Pumpkin Plod covers two autumn race events with distinct formats: a Thanksgiving morning road race in Highland, Indiana, and a timed-lap run at Ferry Meadows near Peterborough. The Highland event commences at 9:00 a.m. CST from Highway Ave. & Kennedy Ave., concludes at Lincoln Center, and features a USATF-certified 10K run alongside a 5K walk. The 10K is characterized as flat, fast, competitive, and chip-timed, whereas the 5K walk is untimed and non-competitive. The Ferry Meadows event takes place in a large country park near Peterborough city centre, with participants selecting a six-hour window starting at 9:00 a.m. or a four-hour window beginning at 11:00 a.m. In Highland, both routes wind through local streets, and the race embraces its Thanksgiving theme with pumpkin pies awarded to top finishers in age groups, Athena, and Clydesdale categories, along with plaques for overall and masters champions. The 10K includes age divisions from 8 and under up to participants in their 80s, and is part of the Calumet Striders Gold Cup Elite Series. At Ferry Meadows, Zig Zag Running utilizes a 5.3K multi-terrain loop on gravel paths and grass, with a base camp, registration, water, and aid situated at the start and lap point. Runners may pause between laps, covering distances from 5K to an ultra, and can continue as long as they begin their final lap before the time limit expires; road shoes are generally suitable, though trail shoes may offer advantages on soft grass.

Big Cow Sports Cattle Creepy 10K

Hertfordshire Half Marathon

The Hertfordshire Half Marathon starts and finishes before Knebworth House, a Grade II listed house near Knebworth in Hertfordshire. It is an autumn closed-road half marathon with a 10K option on the same race programme, chip timing, a 9:00 AM start, and a three-hour limit for the half marathon. The route uses rural roads and countryside paths around Knebworth Park, with rolling sections rather than a completely flat run. It draws runners chasing a personal best as well as first-timers moving up in distance, and the event supports Garden House Hospice. The setting adds local character: Knebworth House sits in large gardens and parkland, has hosted major open-air concerts by acts such as Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Robbie Williams, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and also has visitor attractions including an adventure playground and dinosaur trail.

Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a multi-terrain running event held within Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire, part of the Chiltern Hills. This event is included in the Autumn Festival of Running and features a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and a junior run. Participants can select a distance ranging from a short forest race to a full marathon. The course has hills and includes significant ascents, with a six-hour time limit for all participants. The 10k race follows a multi-lap course on forest trails. The longer races extend this challenge across similar rolling woodland terrain. This event is suitable for novice trail runners, experienced runners seeking a hilly challenge, and marathon runners desiring a more demanding course than a flat road race. It welcomes pets, and the venue is family-friendly, offering an on-site cafe, Go Ape, adventure play areas, biking trails, and a nearby Gruffalo trail for children.

Birmingham Running Festival November

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on a November race day in Sutton Park, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and junior race options. It is structured as a late-season event, allowing runners to conclude their year with a short race, a longer effort, or a family-friendly junior run. The routes incorporate Sutton Park’s historic roads and gravel paths, providing a mix of firm running surfaces instead of a typical city-street course. The half marathon begins first, with the 10K, 5K, and junior race following later in the morning. The event also provides support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Remembrance Run

Remembrance Run is a timed lap event held at Ferry Meadows, a country park situated just under three miles from Peterborough city centre. Participants select a six-hour duration starting at 9 am or a four-hour duration beginning at 11 am. They then complete 5.3K laps at a pace and volume they choose. The structure is intentionally flexible, allowing participants to run a single lap, complete a half-marathon distance, or continue towards ultra marathon distances. The course follows gravel footpaths through woodland, incorporating some grassy sections, offering more variety than a typical flat road circuit. Participants return to the central area after each lap, providing opportunities to stop, rest, and determine their next steps. Completing five laps constitutes the event’s standard “heavy half marathon,” and nine laps count as the standard ultra. Both distances can be extended on the day, and any runner starting a final lap before 5:59:59 will have it counted.

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About 10K races in Northampton

Northampton Training Notes

Northampton hosts 75 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The Racecourse is the easy local lap, with Northampton parkrun starting by the basketball courts. Northampton parkrun runs two anti-clockwise laps around 118 acres, and the park dips slightly so runners can open up a little. The slight incline is still not too bad, so locals treat it as fast base miles. Northampton Road Runners covers 5k to ultra running from the University of Northampton, with Wednesday formal sessions and 5 mile plus routes. Run Talk Run Northampton meets at 18:50 on Thursdays for a free weekly 5km. The Amazing Northampton Run is the anchor day, with Northampton 5K & 10K close behind.

Norbital gives locals an 18-mile circular cycle route around Northampton on dedicated paths, so it works for Z2, family spins, or a steady winter loop. Brampton Valley Way runs 16 miles north from Northampton to Market Harborough, and that railtrail is the obvious out-and-back for quiet base miles. Fineshade Wood gives off-road riders a 5-mile Forestry Commission cycle trail and a 7-mile mountain bike trail. Stanwick Lakes keeps things flatter on NCN71 between Irthlingborough and Thrapston. CTC Northampton, Northampton CTC, Easy Rider Cycle Club, Treadscycle Club, Cyclone Mountain Bike Club, and 45 Road Club give riders plenty of wheels to follow. Cycle Streets elevation profiles are where locals check the climbs before intervals.

Summer gives runners The Racecourse, Upton Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, and Pitsford Water when the legs want space. Summer gives cyclists Norbital, Brampton Valley Way, Stanwick Lakes, Salcey Forest, and Fineshade Wood when a crit brain needs calmer miles. The brief does not name exact best months, so locals usually read the season by routes rather than dates. Winter pushes runners toward dependable club sessions, Northampton parkrun, and shorter 5k efforts. Winter pushes riders toward dedicated paths, railtrail miles, and off-road days where cyclocross legs and singletrack handling matter more than speed. The Amazing Northampton Run stays the big running anchor, and Gretton Charity Sportive gives the county riding calendar a clear target.