About 10k

Run 10k for Cancer Research UK at one of 34 stunning venues across Britain this autumn, supported by Tesco.  Open to men and women of all running abilities, running a 10k is a great way to get fit, and by raising sponsorship money for Cancer Research UK, you will help more people beat cancer. 

Cancer Research UK 10k has grown from three runs in 2003 to 30 last autumn. To date 63,000 people have run a 10k for us and raised an amazing £3.7 million.

Run to make a real difference. Enter a Cancer Research UK 10k now. Visit for more details www.cancerresearchuk.org/10k

Held on Sundays throughout autumn, our 10k runs take place in breathtaking venues across the country.

Enter a Cancer Research UK 10k, get fit and help us raise £3.8 million towards our research into preventing and treating cancer.

A Cancer Research UK 10k is for anyone

Get fit, raise money and have fun. Meet some of our runners and hear why they take part:

"It was my first ever event, it was really good fun and the crowd were such an encouragement! Loads of hills but nice downs too! It was a very pretty course to run so thanks to everyone who made it happen!" Gemma, Lanhydrock.

"I ran in memory of my mate's mum. I did it and I finished in 1hr 17 mins. I felt so proud, I'm definitely going to do more and get my mates involved." Maxine, Tatton Park.

"It was my first 10k and loved it the atmosphere was great... I finished in 1hr 8mins, which I was well pleased with and raised over £100!" Lisa, Castle Howard

"This was my first 10k, I finished in just under 54 minutes and had a great time! The crowd were excellent and the fellow runners very supportive too." Phil, Althorp

Enter a 10k now

Choose from our 34 stunning venues across the UK.

Join a Cancer Research UK 10k today.

All runs will be held on Sundays throughout September and October, and your sponsorship money will help us raise £3.8 million towards our research into preventing and treating cancer.

The entry fee

It costs just £17.50 for you to enter a Cancer Research UK 10k, which covers our admin and set up costs. The entry fee doesn't include a donation, but we have some great fundraising hints and tips that will help you stick to your training, ensure you have the maximum fun and raise lots of money to help support our work.

Together we will beat cancer.

Stowe, Buckingham

Location: Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EH
Venue website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Date & start time: 2 September 2007, 10am

Number of places: 500

The course

Taking in the best of some 40 temples and monuments, the course passes by ornamental lakes, wooded valleys and gives runners spectacular views of the Buckinghamshire countryside. The multi terrain course, mostly on tracks and estate roads has short stretches on grass and some hills.

Getting there

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We recommend arriving for 9am, giving you plenty of time before the 9.30am warm up.

Parking

There is free parking at Stowe. Please try to car share with family and friends coming to support you to help reduce congestion before and after the event.

Facilities

· Toilets and refreshments will be in the start/finish area
· A water station will be on the course
· All runners will get a medal, a bottle of water and a cereal bar at the finish line A first aider will be on site
· Peak Event Photography will be taking photos which you can view and buy after the event from their website
· There will be no left luggage or changing facilities
· We do not supply official timings, but there will be a clock at the start and finish if you'd like to record your own time
· All runners must be pre-registered as we cannot enter you on the day
· There will be no facility to drop off sponsorship money. Please go to our fundraising page to find out the best way to return yours

Venue

The National Trust has kindly granted spectators free access to Stowe Landscape Gardens from 10am to 11am. After 11am, group access will be permitted upon presentation of your running number. NB. This does not include entry to Stowe House.

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The closing date for entries is 26 August 2007