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10K races near Poole
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Upcoming 10K races near Poole
This week 1
5JUL
Run · road · 10K
Race for Life Bath 10K
Bath · 78 km away
JUL 3
20JUL
Run · road · 10K
Thruxton 10K Series July
Andover · 60 km away
21JUL
Run · road · 10K
Thruxton 10K Series and Fun Runs - Race 3
Hampshire · 65 km away
21JUL
Run · road · 10K
Thruxton 10k Series Round 3 &
One Lap Fun Run
Andover, Hampshire · 60 km away
AUG 7
9AUG
Run · road · 10K
Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races - August 2026
Bath BA2 1LX · 79 km away
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16AUG
Run · trail · 10K
Ramsbury Gold 10km
Aldbourne · 78 km away
16AUG
Run · road · 10K
Two Tunnels Railway Races (Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Colourburst)
Bath · 79 km away
16AUG
Run · road · 10K
Frome Running Festival
Frome · 62 km away
20AUG
Run · road · 10K
Itchen Valley Summer Challenge Race 2
Southampton · 51 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 10K
Totton Running Club 10K Road Race
Copythorne · 38 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 10K
Totton Running Club 10k
SOUTHAMPTON · 38 km away
SEP 7
6SEP
Run · road · 10K
Run For Tash 10K
Bath · 77 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
Lulworth Cove Trail Races
West Lulworth · 23 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 10K
MCC Promotions Sandown Shanklin Isle of Wight Seafront 10K
Sandown PO36 8QB · 60 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 10K
Garmin New Forest Marathon
Brockenhurst · 31 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 10K
Devizes 10km
Devizes · 70 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 10K
Marwell 10K
Winchester · 58 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 10K
Round The Lakes 10K
Poole · 1 km away
Poole · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Poole
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Southampton Half Marathon & 10K October 2026
The Southampton Half Marathon & 10K starts and finishes by Saint Mary’s Stadium, providing a clear football-ground base on the edge of the city centre. This is an autumn road-running event featuring a half marathon, a 10K, and a juniors race. The longer races begin in the morning, with the juniors running around midday.
The half marathon covers two laps, while the 10K is one lap. Runners follow a straightforward city-street course with distance markers in both kilometres and miles. Marshals are stationed at key points along the route. Chip timing and free race photos are included. The finish area hosts an event village offering food, drink, partner goodies, medals, and an optional event T-shirt.
Southampton Half Marathon & 10K
The Southampton Half Marathon, 10K & Junior race begins and ends next to Saint Mary's Stadium, providing a clear football-ground landmark from the start. This autumn city-street event offers three distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a junior race. The half marathon starts first, the 10K follows later in the morning, and the juniors run around midday. The format suits runners aiming for a personal best, and it also functions as a family race day, as the shorter and junior options involve more participants.
The half marathon course consists of two laps, the 10K uses one lap, and the junior race is one lap of Saint Mary's Stadium. The roads are described as smooth, with each kilometre indicated by distance flags and marshals positioned along the route to guide runners and offer encouragement. Entries include chip timing, complimentary race photos, post-race treats, and a themed medal, covering essential race-day provisions without exclusively targeting serious club runners.
Bath & Bristol Railway Races October
The Bath & Bristol Railway Races October begins at Green Park Station in Bath, directing participants along the former railway line toward Bristol Temple Meads. Distances include 10K, half marathon, 25K, 50K, and ultra, catering to those seeking a short, flat run or a lengthy trail challenge. This event is noted as Relish Running's flattest race; the railway setting is integral, with the course mirroring the gentle gradients engineered for trains.
The half marathon follows an out-and-back route to Bitton Train Station, featuring 2.5K each way alongside the Avon Valley Railway. This line operates heritage trains on its original tracks, meaning participants share the day with active railway history, not a preserved artifact. The race incorporates both current and historical railway elements, and the Bath-to-Bristol direction establishes a distinct local character for the series, connecting two significant West Country stations.
Semi-Marathon Bournemouth
The coastal waterfront is the point of this one: a half marathon built around running along the littoral, with the sea close enough that the “smell of the ocean” feels like part of the pacing plan. It has the feel of a straightforward running day rather than a big production, using that “magnificent coastal city” setting as its main character.
Expect a course that keeps pulling you back toward the shore and the finish line, the kind of route where the view and the air do some of the work when your legs start asking questions. The field is pitched at both the seasoned runner and the passionate beginner, so it should suit someone chasing a solid effort as much as someone taking on the distance for the first time.
Bath & Bristol Railway Races Autumn
Bath & Bristol Railway October
The Bath & Bristol Railway October is a running event held in Bath, England, during October. It takes place on and around the former railway corridor connecting Bath and Bristol. The event offers multiple distances, from a 2 km option up to 50 km, including 10 km, half marathon, 25 km, and marathon distances. Race conditions are typically autumnal, with average weather around 10.8°C, light wind, and high humidity.
The route utilizes a former railway line, incorporating transport history alongside the running course. This line, which opened in the nineteenth century and closed in the twentieth, was later repurposed by Sustrans as the initial route of the National Cycle Network. Bath provides a notable setting, being a UNESCO World Heritage site with proximity to Roman Baths and Georgian streets. The event's atmosphere reflects its local railway connection, with one participant describing it as “Sooo British.”
Clock Change Challenge Autumn
The Clock Change Challenge Autumn is a road race day held at Calne Community Campus in Calne, Wiltshire, with the start located at SN11 0SP. It features accurately measured 10K and 5K races, alongside a 1.5K Fun Run, catering to league runners, new adult participants, younger runners, and families on the same morning.
The 10K is included in the Wiltshire Road Race League as Race 8. The 10K is open to individuals aged 15 and above, and the 5K is open to participants aged 11 and up. All 10K and 5K finishers will receive a custom event medal, and Fun Run finishers will also receive a medal. The course records are 30:27 and 36:42 for the 10K, and 15:10 and 18:05 for the 5K.
Wight Lines
Wight Lines is a mixed-terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea, with views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles across the water. Long Player Running organises the event, which features a flexible format: participants can choose any distance from 5K to ultra-marathon, start between 8am and 9:30am, and must finish by 3pm, allowing a seven-hour limit.
The course follows an out-and-back route along the coastal path, incorporating Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. An aid and drinks station is located at the start and finish. The event has a hip-hop theme, participants are encouraged to add their own decorations to their race numbers, music is provided, and a medal is awarded to anyone completing at least one lap.
Witterings Beach Run
The Wittering Beach Run is a chip-timed event on West Wittering Beach in Chichester, offering 15.3 km, 10 km, and 5 km distances. When the tide is low, runners navigate the wide sandy flats, making it feel more like a beach-and-trail run than a road race. The route traces a Blue Flag coastline, providing open views towards Selsey Bill, the Isle of Wight, Chichester Harbour, the Solent, and the South Downs.
The course incorporates nearby trails and off-road paths, marked by pink arrows and tape, with caution signs at hazards and road crossings. Water stations are available for each distance, operating plastic-free, requiring runners to bring a reusable cup or bottle. Dogs are permitted, with one dog per runner, and canicross participants should bring poo bags, water, and a suitable lead. Finishers are awarded a metal medal, a drink, goodies, and a personalised certificate.
Bath Skyline 5K & 10K
Bath Skyline 5K & 10K is a trail race series held on hills above Bath, offering 5K and 10K distances in both night and daytime options. The event starts from the West Car Park, and the daytime schedule includes a 500m run for children.
The courses follow stone paths, woodland trails, and open meadows, with potential for puddles and mud. The terrain is generally flat with minor undulations, and the routes offer views of landmarks above the city. Relish Running Races organizes the event, providing marshalled and marked courses. The night runs utilize glow sticks and reflective markers, and participants must supply their own head torch.
MoRunning Southampton
MoRunning Southampton is a Movember-themed running day at Southampton Common on The Avenue, with a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and half marathon on the same programme. The half marathon starts first in the morning, the 5k and 10k follow together, and the Mini MoRun gives children and newer runners a short chip-timed option later on. Registration opens early, closes shortly before each race, and runners collect a race number, timing chip, safety pins, and MoRunning headband before heading to the start. Every distance is chip timed, with instant results after the finish, and placings use gun time rather than net time.
The course is set inside Southampton Common, with the event hub in the park beyond the Cafe at the Hawthorns, in the field next to the playground. It is public land, so runners share the space with local residents and need to stay aware around the route. The day is tied closely to Movember, raising money and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The moustache theme is part of the fun: runners are encouraged to grow one, paint one on, or turn up in fancy dress, with bonus medals and spot prizes for fastest MoBro, fastest MoSista, best dressed, best Mo, and other MoRunning categories. Finishers get a medal, drinks, and snacks, while parking and bag storage are both limited enough that arriving early and travelling light matters.
Boscombe 10K
The Boscombe 10K is an annual road race held in November in Bournemouth. It begins and ends at Kings Park Athletics Stadium. The Bournemouth Joggers ladies' running club organises this chip-timed 10K event on undulating open roads. The route is fully marshalled and starts at 10:30am. Runners aged 15 and over are welcome, from experienced local competitors to those running their first 10K.
The race is part of the Dorset Road Race League and also serves as a Dorset 10K County Championship race. An Under-17 Dorset League category is included. Facilities are practical, with toilets and refreshments located in the stadium. Entries must be completed before race day, and past events have sold out. All finishers get a medal or memento. A children's fun run takes place before the main 10K.
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About 10K races in Poole
Poole Miles By The Harbour
Poole hosts 37 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Poole runners keep it simple with Poole Park, Whitecliff Park, Holes Bay and the Quay. Poole Quay works well when you want flat Z2 and nice water views. The path runs 3 miles one-way from the Quay on paved, dedicated surface. 3 miles. Poole Runners meet most days, with Wednesdays at Broadstone Sports Centre and long runs on Sundays. Poole AC makes road running the heart of the club. Purbeck Marathon, Clarendon, Round The Lakes 10K and Race For Life Poole give the calendar its anchor events.
Poole riders get cycle paths by the sea and plenty of base miles. Poole has over 50 miles of cycle network, and 28 miles run away from traffic. Route 2 rolls along the seafront promenade to Bournemouth. Castleman Trailway starts at Upton Country Park and reaches Wimborne on an approximately 9-mile return trip. Bourne Valley Greenway links Canford Heath to Bournemouth seafront on an approximately 8-mile return trip. Classic Gravel Harbour Loop brings forest graded gravel trails, bridleways and singletrack trails around Poole Harbour. Creech/Knowle Hill brings the steep work, while East Hill, Purbeck Hills, White Sheet Hill and Okeford Beacon add climbing options. Poole Grupetto CC runs Wednesday evening and Sunday morning rides from 30 to 60 miles. Jurassic Coast 100 sits as the big anchor event.
July and August suit Poole best, with warm rides, steady runs and sea air that makes early starts feel easy. Summer temperatures average 15°C to 21°C, and boats regularly depart from the quay, so the whole harbour feels busy in a good way. Locals use summer for off-road bits, longer Z2, intervals on flatter paths and club nights that spill toward the coast. Winter changes the kit and the tempo. Winter temperatures average 2°C to 8°C, and February sea temperatures sit at 8°C. Poole Park, Holes Bay and the Ashdown track stay useful when you want clean footing and controlled sessions.