10k Charity Runs
10k Races
To complete a 10k charity run will usually take a trained runner around one hour, but for someone fairly new to running, it can take quite a bit longer. Pace is the key to long distance running so it’s important to train your body to run at a steady pace for a long period of time when training for a 10k charity race. To put things into perspective, a 10k charity run is just over 6 miles, but the track can vary from concrete to grass and even hills so you’ll need to train in advance to prepare both your mind and body for the event.
The night before the 10k charity run, make sure you eat a carbohydrate-based evening meal such as rice, pasta or potatoes. Lean protein is also a good idea but avoid any meats that are high in fat or sauces with heavy cream as this can take a long time to digest.
In the morning, make sure to eat breakfast at least two hours before the start of the 10k charity run. Cereal or porridge is a good choice as it will keep you feeling full for longer.
On the day, take a bottle of chilled water with you just in case there is limited water available on the day. Staying hydrated is a very important part of running and will have a huge impact on your overall performance.
10k Charity Runs Near You
To find 10k charity runs near you there are often 5k charity runs and 10k race calendars online detailing training events and licensed charity races that you can sign up for. On the Alder Hey website, you can find 10k runs North West and even more throughout the UK.
List of 10k races for Alder Hey
These include:
- Liverpool Spring 10k
- Great South Run (10 Miles)
- Pendle Running Festival
- The Aintree 10K
- Standish Hall Trail Race
- Rainford 10k
- Harpenden 10k
- Farndon 10k
- Run Media City 10k
- Runthrough Hyde Park 10k
- Mansfield 10k
- Kew Gardens 10k Richmond Runfest
- The Flintshire 10k
- Beat the Reaper 10k
- Run Heaton 10k
- Runthrough Finsbury 10k
If you’re based in the South of England, London is full of charity events and 10k races for keen runners. From the annual British 10k usually held in July to the London 10,000, a 10k road race starting and finishing on The Mall and usually held in May, there are plenty of opportunities to sign up and take part in a race for charity.
10k charity runs in the North West
To find a 10k run North West which is within close proximity to where you live, visit the below websites that detail upcoming runs and charity events across the UK
10k charity runs London
To find a 10k run within close proximity to where you live, visit the below websites that detail upcoming runs and charity events across the UK.
https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/10k-runs
https://findarace.com/london-10k
Sign Up
Step up from a 10K run and sign up for the Pendle Running Festival.
If you’re thinking about running a 10K race, why not sign up to the Great South Run?
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