How far is 10k?
Anyone can do a 10k
If you’ve done a 5k Race for Life before, this is your year to try a 10k event. It’s a great intro to a 10k distance with just the right amount of challenge.
10 kilometres is just over 6 miles. That might sound long, but most people can walk it in under two hours – just like a stroll in the countryside.
So exactly how far is 10k?
10k is …
- walking the circular Postbridge walk in Dartmoor
- a stroll along the Grand Union Canal in central London
- a trip through Bristol from Bedminster Library to Ashton Court Mansion
- strolling along the River Tyne in Newcastle
- a wander around Holyrood Park in Edinburgh
- walking from the Millennium Centre in Cardiff to Mermaid Quay, twice
- twice round Manchester University's campus
- a jaunt along Beachy Head from Eastbourne to Birling Gap
- walking up and down Northern Ireland's Bangor beach three times
Sign up for your 10k Race for Life
Ready to join us? Everyone’s a winner at Race for Life – our events are completely non-competitive and there's no pressure to finish in a certain time.
Feel like challenging yourself? Our 10k is chip-timed, so you find out if you’ve beaten your personal best – while you’re helping to beat cancer.
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Get ready for your event
Getting ready is all part of the Race for Life fun! Once you've decided on your event check out top tips for preparing for the day.
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