Lightning Bolt Fast 10K Race 5 2026

The Lightning Bolt 10K, Race 5, is a rural 10k held near Langley Burrell, close to Chippenham in England's South West. It begins at 10:30 on a Sunday and is designed for rapid road running. The officially measured course features only 14 metres of elevation, and organizers state it is the South West's fastest and flattest 10k. The event is UKA/Run Britain registered, employs chip timing, and is suitable for many runners, from novices to elite athletes aiming for quick times. The start is approximately a 1k walk from Race HQ, and the finish is 500 metres from base. Mile markers are placed along the course, pacers are available for target times between 35 and 75 minutes, and the cut-off time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Race 5 also serves as the venue for the South West Club/Team Championships, offering awards for mixed, male, and female teams, alongside prizes for the largest team presence and the club demonstrating the most spirit. The rural location necessitates an unusual instruction: runners are advised on safely passing horses, which includes announcing their approach, slowing down, passing with ample space, and stopping if a horse shows distress. Course records are 30:08 for men and 32:49 for women, indicating a genuinely fast pace at the front.