Fast & Fun 10k's
It is hard to determine the absolute fastest courses as everyone has different preferences, but these 6 are certainly up there. Flat-ish courses and great support are key factors and we reckon that any of these events would be ideal if it is a PB you're after.
1 / Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon, 10k & 5k - July
Join us for the Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon, 10k & 5k on Sunday 12th July 2026
Join us for a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance at the home of London 2012′s Olympic rowing events. Dorney Lake is situated near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire, is a purpose-built rowing lake with grounds that are a perfect…
2 / Oxford Town and Gown 10k
Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 by local runners as a fun run to raise funds for muscular dystrophy and still to this day all profits from the race go to Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK).
2022 will see us celebrate the Town and Gown 40th anniversary! We will be keeping you up to…
3 / Great North 10k
Kick off your Summer of running with this annual fixture in the North East running calendar.
Starting and finishing in Gateshead International Stadium and running along the formidable River Tyne, it’s a great 10k to warm you up for the Autumn event season.
Save some gas in the tank for that challenging hill at the…
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5 / Saucony London 10K
The Saucony London 10K is the capital’s ultimate summer celebration of running, music, and city energy. Every July, thousands of runners take over central London’s streets, racing past world-famous landmarks on a completely closed-road route.
Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, which…
6 / Milton Keynes Festival of Running
One of the biggest running festivals in the UK, come and run from our city centre location over 5k, 10k, half marathon or 20miles.
If you’re running the re-scheduled London Marathon, Brighton Marathon or one of the other big autumn marathon races, the longer races are ideal races for you to add to your preparation…
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