Running
Halbmarathon
21.1 km
Leicester’s Big 10k
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Road runs in United Kingdom, Leicester
Distances
Running
10K
10 km
Start: Apr 9, 02:20 PM
Running
5K
5 km
About
A beautiful and significantly flat 10K in Abbey Park, Leicester, with two start waves—9:00 am for sub-50 minute runners and 10:20 am for others. Includes a kids’ route and live finisher medals.
Catering & aid stations
One water station at the 5K mark; no station for 5K. Drinks at 4 miles, 7 miles, 10 miles (half), and additional marathon stations at mile 18; paper cups provided.
Pacers
Two start waves: 9:00 am for runners expecting ≤50 min; 10:20 am for others. Pacers will lead respective waves; look for Pacerman flags.
Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Leicester
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan7°2°
↑ 08:10
↓ 16:19
Feb8°2°
↑ 07:23
↓ 17:16
Mar10°3°
↑ 06:19
↓ 18:09
Apr13°5°
↑ 06:06
↓ 20:04
May16°8°
↑ 05:08
↓ 20:55
Jun19°11°
↑ 04:41
↓ 21:31
Jul21°13°
↑ 05:00
↓ 21:22
Aug21°13°
↑ 05:48
↓ 20:32
Sep18°11°
↑ 06:40
↓ 19:21
Oct14°8°
↑ 07:31
↓ 18:11
Nov10°5°
↑ 07:28
↓ 16:12
Dec7°3°
↑ 08:11
↓ 15:51
What's included in entry
- Event medal
- Optional charity fundraising
- Electronic timing
FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
Up to six weeks before the race: full refund minus £2.00 admin fee. After that, no refunds unless you marshal on race day. Transfers to another runner are possible with prior details; race-day transfers are not allowed.
Are headphones allowed?
Only bone‑conducting headphones are permitted under UK Athletics rules; in‑ear headphones are not allowed on open roads.
Where can I collect my race number?
Race numbers and timing chips are posted; collect in person on race day at the Worcester RUC location (not Sixways).
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:17:49 AM
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