10K Running Events 2026–2027

ABBATHON brings together the fun of an ABBA tribute show with the buzz of a 5K or 10K run. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a complete beginner, or simply a devoted ABBA fan, ABBATHON is designed to be welcoming, accessible and full of feel-good energy from start to finish. Run, jog, walk or dance your way around the course through one of the city’s most iconic parks, with ABBA hits keeping the atmosphere high every step of the way. Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first 5K, or just here for the ABBA vibes, ABBATHON is all about enjoying every step. We’re taking the tribute act out of the pub and into the park for the whole family to enjoy, combining live music, a DJ, on-course music guides, professional photography and finisher’s medals to create a fully immersive themed race experience.

It's time to have some fun... Choice of 5K (ish), 10K (ish), Half Marathon and Marthon distances. Come and join us for the 8th Yabba Dabba Doo fun run at Chase Water Country Park. This multi lap event is great for people aiming to increase their distance and runners will complete as many 5K laps as they wish around the beautiful reservoir. The route is signed and the course is flat, fast, and hard underfoot with a mixture of hard stone, and pathways. There will also be aid stations full of lots of goodies to keep you going and each finisher will receive a Yabba Dabba doo medal. Fancy dress is highly encouraged! We will have use of Chasewaters facilities which include a cafe/toilets / Children’s park as well as the stunning views in the park. Want to make a day of it after the run, there are also water sports and steam train on site. Race HQ - The Visitor Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffs, WS8 7NL

Run Reigate 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Kids Race 20th September 2026 The award-winning Run Reigate Half Marathon, 10K, 5k and Kids Race will be on Sunday 20th September 2026 in Reigate Priory Park. This much loved sell-out annual running and community event guarantees you fantastic scenery, an unbeatable atmosphere and a memorable experience. Our huge all day Event Village has something for everyone with a wide range of top notch food, drinks, entertainment and activities - don't miss it. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned runner or a veteran Run Reigate runner who loves the local scenery, fresh air and a fantastic buzz, Run Reigate is our much loved community event. Our ever popular Kids Race sells out every year so make sure you get the little ones signed up early. Start Times 09:00 am - 10k starts 09:15 am - Half Marathon starts 09:20 am - 5k starts 12:00 pm - Kids Race Race Ends 13:00 pm Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!

WARRINGTON RUNNING FESTIVAL – SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2026! Join us for the return of the Warrington Running Festival. Run a Half Marathon, 10k or 5k in and around Warrington Town Centre. Starting and finishing at the Town Hall’s iconic Golden Gates, this new event has a road closed, flat and fast route that will provide the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a chip timed, personal best. Race Start Times: Half Marathon & 10k – 9:00 am 5k – 9:15 am Junior Race – 11:30am

Badminton is a stunning private estate which only open it's doors to the public for special events. The estate has a long and rich history; it can trace it's routes back to the Roman period with the remains of several Roman villas in the grounds. The estate was enhanced by many renowned architects and designers including Capability Brown and we are very fortunate to explore this beautiful landscape across the running route. The sport of Badminton can trace its roots in the estate with the dimensions of a Badminton Court being reflect in the estate hall. In recent years it has played host to the super entertaining Netflix hit The Gentleman We take pride in providing very well marked routes complete with distance markers so you can relax and enjoy your run, we also publish route maps and make GPX files available so you know what to expect when you are out on the route. Our wonderful marshal team will be out on the course to cheer you on at regular intervals, provide a presence at key points and serve you drinks and food at our amazing feast stations. There is water on the course at all of our races, electrolyte at our warmer and longer races and coke in the later stages of our marathon and ultra events. At our frequent 5km feed stations on our half marathon or longer events, and at all our finish lines you will find chocolate, sweets, fresh fruits, crisps, haribo, as well as GF and vegan snacks. Our medical team and supporting partners will look after you and bring you you home if you are injured. At the finish line you will be awarded one of our super colourful interlocking medals, along with a feast of treats including tribe bars and an amazing buffet of other snacks. The race results are posted the evening of the event with race photos available to purchase on the same day as the race with Image Works Photography.

WINCHESTER HALF MARATHON Sunday 20th September 2026 | The Guildhall, Winchester ROAD CLOSURE INFO HERE  MAP The Winchester Half Marathon is a beautiful course that starts and finishes in the centre of Winchester outside the Guildhall. Experience the very scenic route through the idyllic setting countryside that takes in landmarks such as St Catherine's Hill, Winchester Cathedral and King Alfred the Great!  Timings:  Half Marathon: Mass start: 09:00 Kids Fun Run (1km): 12:30 "This was a lovely event, the weather was perfect, the marshals exceptionally cheerful and encouraging, and the route, though hilly, is delightful, including historic Winchester as well as quiet countryside and the pretty village of Hursley." Racecheck Review 2025  MARSHALLING: Sign up HERE to help out. Come and marshal, it's a great day out and you get a credit voucher to use against any of our events! Community groups can earn £200 donation to their club/group.  Road Closures Thank you for all your help and patience regarding Winchester Half road closures. Please find a link to ensure we can help you move around Winchester on the event day: CLICK HERE We encourage all athletes to show respect, support one another, and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times – please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct before race day.

Phoenix Running Crystal Palace is inviting you to join us for 'Retro Run’ in Crystal Palace Park. Grab your family and friends for a retro run style, it’s time to move. Come join us and get this lovely medal. This timed event is where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of 2.65km (1.65 mile) along Crystal Palace Park. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete two lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the time limit of 7 hours and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. The beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance, simply come and run 2 laps and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. The course will be well marked, minimum distance is 3.30 miles or as far as you can go in the time limit. Off road trail. A great park to run around with good tarmac and gravel pathways. Age limit - 18 years old and above. This event is licensed by Trail Running Association and will adhere to the UK Athletics rules. The course is path, we recommend road/trail shoes depending on the weather. The course features a series of gentle undulations with challenging steep sections that rise sharply, creating a dynamic and varied landscape for participants to navigate. Entries will be limited so please don't leave it too late to sign up.

This page is for day TWO of the weekend event! We're not sure how this happened, but this will be our 100th physical event and it's fallen right back where we started ... Sherwood Pines. Well, the Sunday event will be the 101st, but we're doubling up and making a weekend out of it. In celebration, we're hosting a bit of a party and inviting all the other businesses and companies that we have worked with over the five years. You can expect: food, coffee, a mega aid station, stalls, shops, entertainment and more. We'll pull out all of the stops and make this the biggest and best celebration that we can because we just love doing that. You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full six hours, or you may choose to finish just one, the choice is yours and you don't have to decide how far you're running until you're running! If you complete 4 laps you have covered a half marathon, 8 laps, a full marathon and 9 laps or more will be classed as an Ultra. At Rasselbock we like to put on events how we'd like to have them. No stress, pressure, a great bunch of runners, and a small entry pool so everyone can meet each other. You can decide on the day how far you'd like to run so there are no worries if you're having a "bad running day". Just complete one lap of the event and you're classed as a finisher. No set distance, just go!

Something To Talk About is a forest trail event, set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop. This is a technical trail event suitable for all abilities, comprising a 5K looped route through stunning forest, over boardwalks & alongside beautiful lakes. Participants can choose their own distance on the day, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of one loop or more will receive a newly-designed metal medal for their hard work. Something To Talk About derives it's name from the from the Badly Drawn Boy song, which appears on the soundtrack to the film About a Boy. There is oodles of space to get comfy for the day, bring a chair, bring a rug, set up your kit & enjoy the day with friends*, your running group** or just soak up the atmosphere. We'll be playing our on-theme playlist tunes throughout the day & everyone is guaranteed to have something to talk about at the end of the day! We offer flexible start times between 9.00am and 10.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 4.00pm (maximum 7 hours). Number pick-up is on the day at race registration before you start the event. We will have our Run DMC (aid) station at the start/finish of each lap, offering drinks & a wide range of sweet & savoury snacks. Yes, including roast potatoes & cheese! There will also be an area to leave your own items. Please note we are cupless & do not provide plastic cups; please bring your own. Toilets, showers and changing facilities are available. Camping is available; please contact Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre to book.  Final instructions will be sent out via email before the event with full race day information. Loops are 3.3ish miles long. Please note, this event is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UKA rules.  as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under. *Multiple discounts available on entry **Contact us for larger group discounts

We’ll be heading back to the lovely Rosliston Forest again in for a stomp around in the mud with our special short format. The runs will be a little shorter than usual, only 4 hours long on a 4km loop, but you can still expect the full Rasselbock experience on the day! You may attempt to complete as many laps as possible over the full four hours, or you may choose to finish just one, either way, you will be a finisher and receive your bespoke medal* when you tap out. If you're after the Rasselbock love and care, but everything on a smaller scale with fewer runners around then this has to be the event for you.