Newbury 10k

Name: Newbury 10k
Start: 2026-05-24T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-24T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Newbury, UK

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Newbury 10k

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£5 - £25

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About

Take on this popular 10k through the streets of Newbury and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy amazing scenery and a vibrant atmosphere as you run. This is the perfect event to bring the whole family to, with a choice of two kids' races!

Kid's Race, Under 15's Race and 10k

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Mon, May 25, 2026

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Newbury, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Newbury, UK

Start times

Monday, May 25, 2026

Kid's Race: 9:10 AMUnder 15's Race: 9:20 AM10k: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Newbury 10k

10k

10km

£23 - £25

Kid's Race

0.9km

£5

Under 15's Race

1.5km

£5

Route information

The Newbury 10k returns in 2026 for the 16th time. The multi -terrain race will start and finish in a vibrant atmosphere at the centre of the idyllic market town. There is a gentle climb for the first 3km, followed by a short descent and the rest of the course is flat. Approximately 7km of the course is on the road, with the remainder taking place on footpaths in beautiful surrounding countryside and along the tow path of the Kennet and Avon Canal, which passes directly through the town centre. Improvements made in the last few years have removed some of the more narrow and uneven paths from the course, and the route is expected to be unchanged from 2025.

This event warmly welcomes entries from runners of all abilities, from novices to experienced athletes. All 10k competitors will be rewarded with plenty of support, water stations and a medal & t-shirt at the finish.

There will be two pre-event fun runs for under 15s which take place on closed roads in the town centre ‒ enter your children early to avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited. All fun run finishers will get a medal.

There is plenty of parking close to the race HQ, and an abundance of local cafés and restaurants offering post-race refreshments for runners and spectators.

What's included

Finisher's medal
T-shirt (10k only)
Prizes (10k only)
Chip-timed results
Water stations
Marked and marshalled multi-terrain route
UKA licensed for Power of 10

How to get there

Newbury, UK

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By Train

The start line is a short distance from Newbury Train Station, which has regular services to Reading, Plymouth, Bedywn, London Paddington and Penzance.

Parking

There is plenty of parking within half a mile of the start. Please park in one of the public car parks identified on the site and facilities map in your race pack, not on the course route or at race HQ. Please note that there are parking charges in most Newbury car parks. For more information please see here.

Hotels and Accommodation

Newbury Athletic Club has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

09:10 Kids 0.9k race starts (ages 5 - 10)

09:20 Under 15s 1.5k race starts

10:00 10k starts

Age Requirements

10k - runners must be aged 15+
0.9k - ages 5-10
1.5k - ages 11-14

Headphones

For the safety of yourself and the other runners, you are not permitted to wear headphones at this event.

Charity

Simply by entering this race you will be supporting the work of Newbury Athletic Club and our chosen charity partner, the incredible Swings & Smiles. 100% of the event's profits go to charity.

Based in nearby Thatcham, Swings & Smiles provides vital support for disabled children & their families, with a wide range of complex needs across Berkshire. With more than 1,500 families registered, they offer respite care, family play sessions, youth clubs, sibling support and outreach. Every visit to their fully accessible centre gives children and their families a place to relax, connect and thrive — and by running the Newbury 10k, you’ll be helping to keep this support going for local families who truly rely on it.

Sponsors

The organisers are immensely grateful for the generous support of this year's event sponsors:

Stryker (UK) Ltd

Mark Flitton Ltd

Castle Windows Newbury

Gekko

Howden

Gardner Leader

Medlock Electrical Distributors (Thatcham)

Special thanks also go to Newbury BID, Newbury Town Council, Parkway Shopping and the Canal & River Trust.

Without their encouragement and financial contributions, it simply would not be possible to stage the race and raise funds for the charities.

Race Packs

Rack packs will available to pick up from one week before the race. If you have received your race number, you do not need to register on arrival. Anyone entering after Monday 4th May, or unable to collect their pack in advance, will need to collect it on the day from the race HQ which will open at 08:00.

Cut-Off Time

There will be a cut-off time of 1 hour 40 minutes in the 10k, after which time competitors will be on the course at their own risk without support from marshals and timekeepers.

Wheelchairs and Pushchairs

Unfortunately, the 10k course is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs due to some narrow sections and uneven ground.

Dogs

Runners cannot be accompanied by dogs.

Changing and Bag Drop

Competitors are encouraged to arrive changed, but there will be limited changing facilities at the race HQ, where you can also leave your bag. The organiser will provide you with a numbered bag tag on the day. Bags are left at your own risk.

Finisher t-shirts

To assist with ordering, entrants will be asked to state the preferred size of their finisher's t-shirt at the time of entry. However the organisers cannot guarantee this size will be available for collection at the end of the race due to ordering lead times.

Toilets

Please use the facilities provided and respect the local residents. Free toilets will be available from 8:00am until noon, including at the race HQ. See your race pack for more details.

Licence

The Newbury 10K is licensed by UK Athletics and run under UKA rules. Licence number: 30262.