10K races near Thame

A midweek run to chase personal bests. The course follows the River Thames. Runners can complete it multiple times within the 7-hour limit.

Run at Dorney Lake. The flat course circles the lake, where GB's Olympic rowers train. It's a great run for all levels, whether you're aiming for a PB or just want a finisher's medal.

The Siren Craft Brew 10K is a multi-terrain 10km race starting and finishing at Siren Craft Brew Tap Yard in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG40 4RF). The 11:00 am start time and location create an atmosphere more akin to a brewery gathering with a run, rather than a typical road race. The course is clearly marked and uses chip timing, providing immediate results post-finish. All finishers receive a metal beer-themed medal, a Siren Craft Brewery 10km glass, and a half pint of beer or a non-alcoholic alternative. The event features live music and food vendors, and the Mother's Day edition includes a special gift for mothers.

The Sonning Common 10K begins at Sonning Common Primary School, with the school playground serving as race HQ for a 9:30am start. This chip-timed 10K takes place in early October, organized by volunteers to raise funds for the primary school. While still a new and small event, it attracts club runners as it's included in club championship schedules. Participants receive a Jane Fonda-style aerobics warm-up before the start, deviating from the typical pre-race quiet shuffling. The course departs Sonning Common village, proceeding onto quieter local roads before entering the South Oxfordshire countryside. It features trail sections, a steady ascent through woodland, a descent on country roads, and concludes with a final two kilometers back into the village. Autumn colors may be visible on race morning, complementing the lane and woodland character of the route. The participants include local runners, club athletes, and individuals supporting the school fundraiser, with volunteers essential for the event's operation.

The Reading Town 10K is a road race held in Reading, Berkshire. It takes place at King's Meadow Playing Fields, adjacent to the Rivermead Leisure Complex. The race begins and ends at the leisure complex, employing chip timing. The start time is 10:00 am, with the starting postcode RG1 8FR. The course consists of two laps, designed for clarity on race day and offering participants a second opportunity on the same route. The event is presented as a course conducive to achieving personal best times. All finishers will receive a bespoke medal. Spot prizes are available, and trophies will be awarded to the first three male and female runners.

Scare Bear Run is an annual spooky-themed run held at Herrington Country Park in Houghton-le-Spring, near Penshaw and New Herrington. It is designed as an inclusive event for all abilities, welcoming both walkers and runners. The theme draws on 1980s Care Bears nostalgia, reimagining the concept into a cute yet slightly menacing finisher medal. Members receive a reduced entry price of £17, assured entry, and a mini-me medal pin at each event they participate in.

RunUK’s Windsor Dorney Lakeside 10K is a traffic-free 10K at Dorney Lake near Windsor in Berkshire. The race uses the grounds of a London 2012 Olympic venue, providing runners a closed-road setting without city traffic or busy junctions. The course stays within the Dorney Lake site, with the start area near free parking and accessible by public transport and car. Local organisations and charities support the event, giving it a community race feel.

The Windsor Dorney Lakeside 10K is a 10K run on a traffic-free course at Dorney Lake in Windsor, Berkshire, starting in the morning from the SL4 6QP venue area. Participants race within the grounds of an Olympic venue, not on closed city streets or country lanes. The course remains entirely within the lake site, offering flat lakeside running, no traffic, and simple logistics. The start area is accessible by car or public transport, with free parking adjacent to the venue. Local organisations and charities provide support for the event.

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.

Thameside is a two-race canoe marathon series organized by Reading Canoe Club, taking place on the Kennet & Avon Canal, the River Kennet, and the River Thames near Reading. The initial race is a 12-mile time trial from Aldermaston Bridge to Reading Canoe Club. Participants navigate the canal, merge with the Kennet, pass through Reading's town centre, then turn left onto the Thames, paddling upstream past Caversham Lock. The subsequent race covers 19 miles downstream from Reading to Marlow, commencing behind Reading Rowing Club by Rivermead and concluding at Longridge Outdoor Adventure Centre. The races focus on practical, club-level marathon paddling, not a closed-course event. The waterways remain open to other users, boats undergo buoyancy checks, and competitors are required to assist anyone in difficulty. Thameside 1 includes 12 portages within its shorter distance, while Thameside 2 features 8 portages on the longer Reading-to-Marlow course. Categories cater to juniors, seniors, veterans, ladies, mixed crews, and junior/veteran K2 boats, alongside K1, K2, C1, and C2 divisions. Organizers reserve the right to divert to an alternative Newbury-to-Wokingham course if weather or river conditions necessitate. Basic amenities are provided post-race: light refreshments, food, showers, and changing facilities are part of the entry.