Basildon 10k
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From RunHappyRunHealthy
Sunday 10th May 2026
Past event
09:00
Basildon
£26.00 · 1 race
10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Basildon 10km, organised by RunHappyRunHealthy! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Gloucester Park, right in the heart of Basildon, Essex. Runners will enjoy a beautifully scenic route featuring lovely lakes and flat paths, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike.
Participants will start and finish at the athletics track inside Basildon Sporting Village, completing two laps around the park, which includes a brief detour along the periphery roads. With a water station conveniently located halfway through, you'll stay refreshed as you race toward the finish line. Every finisher will receive a medal and tasty snacks to celebrate their achievement. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of a vibrant community event!
Participants will start and finish at the athletics track inside Basildon Sporting Village, completing two laps around the park, which includes a brief detour along the periphery roads. With a water station conveniently located halfway through, you'll stay refreshed as you race toward the finish line. Every finisher will receive a medal and tasty snacks to celebrate their achievement. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, enjoy the outdoors, and be part of a vibrant community event!
Basildon 10k
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Starting at the track and looping round clockwise before leaving and entering Gloucester Park runners will head right and towards the first mini bridge before turning left towards the small lake nearest to the periphery of the park next to Ghyllgrove road.
Runners will go past the small lake out of the park onto the path of Ghyllgrove and turn right. Following the path runners will go past Butneys and The Gore and will then turn right up Audley Way.
Following Audley Way all the way until it joins the footpath that re-enters Gloucester Park (signs and marshals will direct the way).
Following around Gloucester Park reed pond and looping round the head of the pond to turn right and continuing on the path to the mini bridge in the park before heading left on the long straight path that leads parallel to the long lake. Getting to the end of this lake runners follow the path around the edge of the park and follow this all the way back to Basildon Sporting Village.
Runners will go through the middle (rear) of the centre and will go past a water station before heading out for a second lap following the same route as above to loop around and come back to the track to finish 10km.
Runners will go past the small lake out of the park onto the path of Ghyllgrove and turn right. Following the path runners will go past Butneys and The Gore and will then turn right up Audley Way.
Following Audley Way all the way until it joins the footpath that re-enters Gloucester Park (signs and marshals will direct the way).
Following around Gloucester Park reed pond and looping round the head of the pond to turn right and continuing on the path to the mini bridge in the park before heading left on the long straight path that leads parallel to the long lake. Getting to the end of this lake runners follow the path around the edge of the park and follow this all the way back to Basildon Sporting Village.
Runners will go through the middle (rear) of the centre and will go past a water station before heading out for a second lap following the same route as above to loop around and come back to the track to finish 10km.
All finishers receive a bespoke medal, a snack and a drink as well as finishers places and times following the event.
The Sporting Village has lots of parking as does Pipps Hill Retail Park opposite (please be respectful and visit a shop !)
Registration is at the running track of Basildon Sporting Village SS14 3GR
Basildon Sporting Village SS14 3GR : There is plenty of parking availability at Basildon Sporting Village and the nearby shopping centres. Basildon Train Station is a 10-15 minute walk through the park to the start.
Organiser's description
Come and run around the beautiful Gloucester Park in the heart of Basildon, with lovely lakes and beautiful flat paths. This is sure to be a fun and fast course.
Starting and finishing at the athletics track inside Basildon Sporting Village, runners will loop around the park will follow the periphery roads for a short section and re-etner to park around the lakes and back to the finish.
Two laps to make it 10km, with a water station at half way and medals and snacks for all finishers.
Starting and finishing at the athletics track inside Basildon Sporting Village, runners will loop around the park will follow the periphery roads for a short section and re-etner to park around the lakes and back to the finish.
Two laps to make it 10km, with a water station at half way and medals and snacks for all finishers.
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