Event information
One of the region’s biggest and best-loved running events, the Leicester 10K is a scenic race that brings together people from all walks of life, whether that be as part of fundraising efforts, or for their own personal goals.
Taking place in the heart of the Midlands, the Leicester 10K takes runners from Jubilee Square, where the start and finish line reside, before heading into the city centre and through the beautiful greenery of Victoria Park.
Why run this event?
Participants will pass landmarks such as Leicester Cathedral, and the city’s university on the route, all the while being cheered on by the masses who will be cheered on by the masses who will be flocking to the city to support our runners. Known for its electric atmosphere, the city centre provides a great location for the event’s finish line where you can celebrate your achievement at the end of the race.
What's included?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Includes the option to purchase a technical finisher t-shirt and iTAB
- Exclusive finisher's medal
Entrants must be aged 15 years or over on the day of the race.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in out races. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
Route maps
Static Route Map
Inspiring Stories
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Race Number Information
Updates on number collections will be posted closer to the event.
IMPORTANT – Do not, under any circumstances, allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
IMPORTANT – Do not, under any circumstances, allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
Located in Jubilee Square.
There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy and pre and post-run needs. There are also several bars and cafes in the area that will welcome spectators and participants.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure to go say hi!
Baggage
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store.
Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after. After the race, make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race.
Run For All operates a zero tolerance policy, and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the provided facilities will be disqualified.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations fixed throughout the courses where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of the water stations, please refer to the route map. Please make use of the bins provided post-water stations.
Pacers
We will have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein, who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Medical
First aid will be available along the course at fixed first aid stations located near the water stations. There will also be a first aid unit and recovery unit located near the start and finish line, as well as roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Top Tier Physio will be providing a massage service at the event
Travel
Check out your travel options below.
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Parking –There are multiple car parks which will be available for use:- Leicester St Nicholas Circle car park- Newark Street car park- NCP Lee Circle Red car parkThese are all within a short walking distance of Jubilee Square.There are also several Leicester City Council car parks around the city centre for use.
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Haymarket Bus Station is a 10-minute walk from Jubilee Square. Leicester has an extensive bus network which can be accessed via the First Bus website, allowing you to view bus times and use their journey planner tool.
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Leicester Railway Station on London Road is about an 18-minute walk from Jubilee Square.
Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby are all less than an hour from Leicester by train. You can find more information on the National Rail website.
Sustainability
Keeping Leicester green
Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station - we ask that you please use this to do help us do our bit for the environment. If you want to hold on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal when finished.
We are in partnership with JogOn to help reduce the environmental impact that large running events can have. By working with JogOn, we help to reduce the waste of running shoes that end up in landfill every year by giving them a new life. Trainers are either reused by giving them to those in need, or shredded and their remains used for other purposes. Drop off stations will be made readily available throughout the Event Village for you to drop off any old or unwanted trainers so they can be given a new lease of life.
We encourage our participants to travel sustainably where possible by taking public transport or car sharing to reduce traffic emissions.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
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Headphones on event day
You are allowed to wear headphones as you make your way around the course, however they must be bone conducting. We ask that the volume is kept low to ensure that you can hear the marshal's instructions, as well as any emergency vehicles or your fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz uses bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings. There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount, entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form.
Our official headphone partner Shokz uses bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings. There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount, entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use our specific code. To receive the discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form.
Training
Training Plans
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Sponsors & Partners
Our Sponsors
The Leicester 10K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
Our Partner Charities
With charity at it's core, Run For All ecnourages all pariticpants to fundraise for one of the events charity partners or charity of choice.
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
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Additional Information
FAQs
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