Snake Lane 10 Entry, Date & Race Guide

The Snake Lane 10 Mile is one of the UK’s best-known spring road races and takes place each year in the village of Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Organised by Pocklington Runners, the event has developed a strong reputation for fast times, large club participation, and excellent race-day organisation, attracting runners from across Yorkshire and beyond.

The course follows a predominantly rural route through the Yorkshire Wolds area and is known for being relatively quick by 10-mile standards. Runners can expect a mixture of open country roads, long straight sections, and gentle undulations rather than severe climbs, making the race popular with athletes targeting personal best performances or benchmark efforts ahead of spring half marathons and marathon training blocks.

Snake Lane 10 Mile has built a reputation for combining competitive depth with a welcoming club-run atmosphere. The event regularly attracts a strong field ranging from experienced club runners chasing fast times through to recreational runners completing the distance as part of wider spring training goals. The timing within the racing calendar