Leicester's Big 10k

Experience a fast, flat, and friendly city race in the heart of the Midlands. Leicester's Big 10K returns to the beautiful, historic setting of Abbey Park on Sunday, 12 April 2026, offering a perfect opportunity for a personal best on a closed-road, lapped course. With a proven track record of over 1,200 runners, the event uses a two-wave start system (9:00 AM for sub-50-minute runners, 10:20 AM for all others) to ensure a smooth, uncrowded run for participants of all speeds, from first-timers to seasoned club athletes. As a partnership with the domestic abuse charity LWA (Living Without Abuse), running here means your strides support a vital local cause. With chip timing, a bespoke finisher's medal, on-course entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's the ideal spring race to kickstart your season and enjoy a fantastic community running celebration in Leicester.