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UK 10 mile running events
UK 10 mile races
UK 10 mile races bridge 10K and half marathon training: think big-field road events like the Great South Run, committed club fixtures, and fast spring targets before longer summer and autumn goals.
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Featured 10 mile race
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Dorking Tens
Dorking · Surrey
Last checked: 16 May 2026
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Sun, 7 Jun 2026
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10 Mile
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The Dorking Tens feature both a 10 mile and a 10k race, set in the picturesque Surrey countryside. Celebrating 40 years of this event, the races are designed for both serious athletes and recreational runners, with a welcoming atmosphere for all, including wheelchair and disabled participants. The event is run under UK Athletics rules and includes the Surrey Ten Mile Road Race Championships.
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The Heckington Show 10 is a long-established rural road race held alongside the famous... View race details & entry
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Sun, 2 Aug 2026
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The South Shields 10 Mile is a popular North East road race that combines... View race details & entry
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Sun, 9 Aug 2026
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The Preston 10 Mile Road Race is a long-established event that attracts runners from... View race details & entry
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The LRRL Hose 10 is a popular ten-mile race set in the picturesque village... View race details & entry
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Sun, 27 Sept 2026
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The Bure Valley 10 Miles is a scenic road race held in the picturesque... View race details & entry
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The Sittingbourne Striders 10 Mile & 10k is back for its third year, now... View race details & entry
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Sun, 11 Oct 2026
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The Tiptree 10 is one of Essex’s best-known and most established 10-mile road races,... View race details & entry
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026
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The Cabbage Patch 10 is one of the UK’s longest-established and best-known 10 mile... View race details & entry
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026
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The Great South Run is one of the UK’s best-known 10-mile road races, held... View race details & entry
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026
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The Weymouth 10 is a popular race organized by Egdon Heath Harriers, featuring a... View race details & entry
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Sun, 18 Oct 2026
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Road
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The Altra Yorkshire 10 Mile is part of a vibrant running festival in the... View race details & entry
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Mon, 1 Feb 2027 (Provisional)
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10 Mile
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The Lytchett 10 is a popular 10 mile road race that takes place annually... View race details & entry
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Sat, 20 Feb 2027 (Provisional)
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Set in the scenic seaside town of Rhyl along the North Wales coast, the... View race details & entry
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Sun, 28 Feb 2027
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The Snake Lane 10 Mile is one of the UK’s best-known spring road races... View race details & entry
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Sun, 14 Mar 2027
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The Thirsk 10 is a flat, fast course, perfect for personal bests. This popular... View race details & entry
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Sun, 28 Mar 2027 (Provisional)
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10 Mile
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The Vale of York 10 Mile is renowned for being one of the fastest... View race details & entry
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Sun, 16 May 2027 (Provisional)
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The Hook 10 Mile is a well-established road race held each spring in the... View race details & entry
10 mile guide
UK 10 mile races calendar and training guide
Ten miles is a sharp, race-day test without the full half marathon build. It rewards honest pacing, and it is a useful checkpoint if you are moving up from 10K or keeping momentum while you prepare for 13.1.
The UK calendar mixes large road races with smaller club-organised events. Club races often offer straightforward courses, sensible field sizes, and a friendly atmosphere—worth watching if you want a straightforward effort or a quieter travel day.
Spring tends to suit fast 10 mile goals when the weather is cooler and daylight is stretching out. Autumn can work well too, especially alongside half marathon blocks where you still want race practice at a slightly shorter distance.
RaceScan surfaces entry links and status alongside dates and regions so you can compare races without digging through fragmented pages.
FAQs
FAQs about UK 10 mile races
How far is a 10 mile race?
A 10 mile race is 16.09 kilometres—longer than a 10K, shorter than a half marathon—and a common stepping stone distance in the UK.
Is a 10 mile race useful between 10K and half marathon training?
Yes. Ten miles builds endurance beyond 10K while keeping race intensity more manageable than a half, which helps test fuelling and pacing before you commit to longer plans.
What kinds of UK 10 mile races are most common?
You will mostly see road races, plus some mixed courses. Larger events emphasise crowds and support; club-organised races often prioritise simplicity and good local organisation.
When should I target a spring 10 mile?
Spring can be ideal because cooler conditions frequently suit sustained efforts—just align the race date with any bigger goals later in the year.
Are UK 10 mile races usually crowded?
Popular road races attract big fields with plenty of atmosphere, while smaller events can feel calmer—choose based on whether you want race-day energy or a quieter start line.