10K
The 10K distance is a crowdpleaser; you can use it to push yourself on distance or speed, whatever level of runner you are. And training isn’t too time-consuming either
MARCH
Great Yarmouth Seafront, Norfolk
3 March Face the bracing North Sea on a route that takes in the sights of this seaside holiday town, including the seafront, pier, pleasure beach and amusement arcades. £22, atwevents.co.uk
Spar Craic 10k, Belfast
17 March Thousands of runners take to the streets of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The route goes from City Hall to Ormeau Park. £25, timeoutdoors.com
Hendy Eastleigh 10k Southampton
24 March Nicknamed ‘the home of the PB’, this is a flat course that attracts club runners from around the UK who travel to Eastleigh on the south coast with one goal in mind – their best time ever!
£28, racesignup.co.uk
APRIL
High Lodge 10k, Thetford
28 April A guided trail run through Thetford Forest; good for anyone who wants to increase distance or run their first 10K. Pop this one into the bargain bucket; it’s great value. £12.50, escapetrails.co.uk
Colchester Zoo Stampede, Essex,
28 April Set in 60-acres of parkland which are home to more than 260 species, you get free entry to the zoo included in your race entry. £34, colchesterstampede.com
MAY
Hampton Court Palace 10k
12 May A flat and picturesque course that starts and finishes inside this historic and iconic London venue. £36, palace10k.com
Great Manchester Run
21 May Europe’s largest 10K kicks off after its bigger-brother half marathon. Organisers say “It’s a party from start to finish”.
£39, greatrun.org
JUNE
Hull10k
9 June A fast and flat race that prides itself on inclusivity and welcoming runners who are new to the 10K distance. Team challenges are also available. £38, runforall.com
Women’s 10k Glasgow
16 June A celebration of women who run, from pros to those who might not have done any exercise in a while. Starts at the Riverside Transport Museum and heads east along the River Clyde. Inclusive and positive. £28.25, findarace.com
Belfast City Women’s 10k
23 June This women-only event proved a huge success when it launched last year. It suits all abilities. £22, belfastcity10k.com
Exeter 10k
28 June This is an uplifting Friday evening ru
