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Running · 10Ks
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K: 4 October 2026. Entry, the historic college and River Cam course, charity, a pace calculator.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Race Timeline
24 days to go
This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 10K race-pace.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026: quick answers
When is Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026?
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026 takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026, starting at Around 10:00am (a 3K junior race for ages 9-15 starts earlier, around 9:15am) — treat as approximate, not independently confirmed on an official page..
What time does Cambridge Town & Gown 10K start?
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K starts at Around 10:00am (a 3K junior race for ages 9-15 starts earlier, around 9:15am) — treat as approximate, not independently confirmed on an official page. from Victoria Avenue, Cambridge.
Where does Cambridge Town & Gown 10K start and finish?
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K starts at Victoria Avenue, Cambridge and finishes at Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ.
How many miles is Cambridge Town & Gown 10K?
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Cambridge Town & Gown 10K cost to enter?
Reported at around £35 by sources checked — not independently confirmed on an official pricing page, so check directly before entering.
How can I track a runner at Cambridge Town & Gown 10K?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
- Start Point
- Victoria Avenue, Cambridge
- Finish Point
- Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ
- Start time
- Around 10:00am (a 3K junior race for ages 9-15 starts earlier, around 9:15am) — treat as approximate, not independently confirmed on an official page.
- Surface
- Closed road
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time, age requirement. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Reported at around £35 by sources checked — not independently confirmed on an official pricing page, so check directly before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via the event organizers.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Victoria Avenue, Cambridge and finishing at Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cambridge Town & Gown 10K flat?
No official elevation-gain figure is published, though the course has won "Best 10K in East England" bronze awards, suggesting a well-regarded, runnable route.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Victoria Avenue, Cambridge
Start line.
Where Cambridge Town & Gown 10K starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Route Breakdown
A closed-road route through central Cambridge, passing historic college buildings and along the River Cam, starting on Victoria Avenue and finishing on Midsummer Common.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:39
Average pace / km
24:01
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 28:59 | 18:01 | 1:30:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:24 | 19:31 | 1:37:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:49 | 21:01 | 1:45:04 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:14 | 22:31 | 1:52:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:39 | 24:01 | 2:00:04 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:04 | 25:31 | 2:07:35 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:29 | 27:01 | 2:15:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:54 | 28:31 | 2:22:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:19 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:08 | 33:01 | 2:45:06 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:58 | 36:01 | 3:00:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:48 | 39:01 | 3:15:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:38 | 42:02 | 3:30:08 | 7:00:00 |
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cambridge Town & Gown 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cambridge Town & Gown 10K finish
52:05
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyCambridge Town & Gown 10K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching central Cambridge — exact transport and road-closure guidance was not published at the time of writing
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends at Midsummer Common for after the race
Training Strategy for Cambridge Town & Gown 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Victoria Avenue, Cambridge fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race is the sensible approach for a race of this length.
2-3 hours before the start, eat something carb-heavy that you've already used in training — race morning is the wrong time to try something new.
A 10K rarely needs on-course fuel for most runners — water stations are the main provision at this distance.
Post-race recovery starts with carbohydrate and protein, ideally within the first hour.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Charity Places 2026
The event fundraises for Muscular Dystrophy UK, with a reported annual fundraising target around £10,000 across roughly 3,000 runners.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Cambridge Town & Gown 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cambridge Town & Gown 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Cambridge Town & Gown 10K
Cambridge city centre
Closest to the course and the widest hotel choice.
Can carry a premium given the city's general tourist popularity.
Travel & Logistics
Cambridge railway station serves the city — exact distance to Midsummer Common was not confirmed in sources checked.
Closed-road event through central Cambridge — exact closure times not published at the time of writing.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
Midsummer Common, right by the finish, is the easiest single spot to watch from, alongside points along the River Cam.
Central Cambridge is compact and walkable between viewing points.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Cambridge Town & Gown 10K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Cambridge Town & Gown 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.