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Running · 10Ks
Leicester's Big 10K 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Location
- Leicester, UK
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Leicester's Big 10K: 11 April 2027. Entry, the lapped Abbey Park course, charity, a pace calculator.
Leicester's Big 10K Race Timeline
213 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Leicester's Big 10K 2027: quick answers
When is Leicester's Big 10K 2027?
Leicester's Big 10K 2027 takes place on Sunday, 11 April 2027, starting at 9:00am (Wave 1, sub-50-minute runners); 10:20am (Wave 2).
What time does Leicester's Big 10K start?
Leicester's Big 10K starts at 9:00am (Wave 1, sub-50-minute runners); 10:20am (Wave 2) from Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ.
Where does Leicester's Big 10K start and finish?
Leicester's Big 10K starts at Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ and finishes at Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ.
How many miles is Leicester's Big 10K?
Leicester's Big 10K is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Leicester's Big 10K cost to enter?
£31 for running club members (early bird), £33 for non-members (early bird).
How can I track a runner at Leicester's Big 10K?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 11 April 2027
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Leicester, UK
- Start Point
- Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ
- Finish Point
- Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ
- Start time
- 9:00am (Wave 1, sub-50-minute runners); 10:20am (Wave 2)
- Surface
- Closed park paths — a lapped course entirely within Abbey Park
- Age requirement
- 15 or over on race day.
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£31 for running club members (early bird), £33 for non-members (early bird).
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via Tempo Events.
Leicester's Big 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.
Leicester's Big 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ and finishing at Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Leicester's Big 10K flat?
Yes — officially described as fast and flat.
Leicester's Big 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ
Start line.
Where Leicester's Big 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 Leicester's Big 10K Route Breakdown
A lapped course entirely within Abbey Park — runners complete a rough initial lap, circle the park perimeter, re-enter for a larger inner loop, then repeat the outer circuit, finishing around 700m after the final park entrance. Officially described as fast and flat.
Leicester's Big 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Leicester's Big 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
Leicester's Big 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 |
Leicester's Big 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Leicester's Big 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Leicester's Big 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
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Start Your Verus JourneyLeicester's Big 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 Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ — multiple public car parks are nearby, with the route to the start signed from the main gates
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends in Abbey Park for after the race
Training Strategy for Leicester's Big 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 Abbey Park, Leicester LE4 5AQ 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 reliable approach for a race of this length.
Eat 2-3 hours before the start — carbohydrate-focused, and nothing you haven't already tried in training.
One water station is placed before the 5K point.
The first hour after finishing is when carbohydrate and protein do the most for recovery — a free post-race sports massage is also offered.
Leicester's Big 10K Charity Places 2027
Living Without Abuse (LWA) is the named charity partner — contact them directly for current fundraising terms.
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 Leicester's Big 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Leicester's Big 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Leicester's Big 10K
Leicester city centre
Closest to Abbey Park, with the widest hotel choice.
Not walking distance to the park for all hotels.
Travel & Logistics
Leicester railway station serves the city — exact distance to Abbey Park was not confirmed in sources checked.
Multiple public car parks are available near the park, with the route to the start signed from the main gates and from St Margarets.
Runs within Abbey Park itself rather than requiring public road closures.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The lapped course means spectators can see runners pass multiple times from a single spot within the park.
Abbey Park is compact and walkable for spectators moving between vantage points.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Leicester's Big 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 Leicester's Big 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.