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The 10k race is the largest of its type in Europe. [1] Usually held in mid-May, it is the third-largest mass participation running event in the United Kingdom, [2] behind the Great North Run and the London Marathon. It is part of the Great Run series of road races in the UK. It was formerly sponsored by Bupa (2003–2014) and Morrisons (2015).
The London 10,000 is an annual road running event over 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) which takes place in late May in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2008, the race goes through the roads of St. James's Park and finishes on the mall by Buckingham Palace. [1] VitalityHealth took over sponsorship in 2016 from the original sponsor BUPA. [2]
The 10K run is a long-distance road running competition over a distance of ten kilometres (6.2 miles). Also referred to as the 10K road race , 10 km , or simply 10K , it is one of the most common types of road running event, alongside the shorter 5K and longer half marathon and marathon .
The following tables show the progression of world bests and world records in the 10K run, as recognised by the IAAF. The 10K run was introduced as a part of world record events in 2003. The 10K run was introduced as a part of world record events in 2003.
Great Run is a part of The Great Run Company, which was launched by retired athlete Brendan Foster. [1] The group specialises in road running events, from a 5k up to a marathon. Bupa was title partner of the Great Run Series for 18 years, one of Britain’s longest ever sports sponsorship agreements, which ended in 2014.
The Derby 10k is an annual 10 kilometre road running event held in Derby, UK in April, organised by the Derby County Community Trust. Over 3,000 runners take part in the race, which starts outside Pride Park Stadium , the home of Derby County F.C.
The Great Birmingham 10K is an annual road running event in Birmingham City Centre, United Kingdom. Usually held in May, the 10 km (6.2-mile) event takes place in the city centre of Birmingham. Organised by The Great Run Company, the event is part of the Great Run series of events.
A number of running events are staged in the park. These include: Seven Pools Run (March) [8] Midland Counties men's 12-stage and women's 6-stage relays (March) ERRA National men's 12-stage and women's 6-stage relays (April) National Masters (BMAF) Open Road Relays (May) Royal Mail 5k / 10k Fun Run (May) Hill West 10k (May) Great Midlands Fun ...