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Running · 10Ks
The Lakes 10K Road Race 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Location
- Blessington, Wicklow, Ireland
- Distance
- 6.2 mi / 10.0 km
The Lakes 10K Road Race: 12 September 2026, from Blessington. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Lakes 10K Road Race Race Timeline
2 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
The Lakes 10K Road Race 2026: quick answers
When is The Lakes 10K Road Race 2026?
The Lakes 10K Road Race 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Where does The Lakes 10K Road Race start?
The Lakes 10K Road Race starts at Blessington. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is The Lakes 10K Road Race?
The Lakes 10K Road Race is 6.2 miles (10km).
How much does The Lakes 10K Road Race cost to enter?
Entry through eventmaster.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Distance
- 6.2 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Blessington, Wicklow, Ireland
- Start Point
- Blessington
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, surface, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry through eventmaster.ie — the organiser hasn't published a price we could verify.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through The Lakes 10K Road Race.
The Lakes 10K Road Race Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
The Lakes 10K Road Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Blessington. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is The Lakes 10K Road Race flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. Check the organiser’s own course description before race day.
The Lakes 10K Road Race Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Blessington
Start line.
Where The Lakes 10K Road Race starts and finishes
The Lakes 10K Road Race starts at Blessington. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
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.
Full The Lakes 10K Road Race Route Breakdown
A 6.2-mile course at Blessington, Wicklow, organised by The Lakes 10K Road Race.
The Lakes 10K Road Race Pace Calculator & Splits
The Lakes 10K Road Race Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:43
Average pace / km
24:03
The Lakes 10K Road Race 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 | 29:02 | 18:02 | 1:30:12 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:27 | 19:33 | 1:37:43 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:52 | 21:03 | 1:45:14 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:17 | 22:33 | 1:52:45 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:43 | 24:03 | 2:00:16 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:08 | 25:33 | 2:07:47 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:33 | 27:04 | 2:15:18 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:58 | 28:34 | 2:22:49 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:23 | 30:04 | 2:30:20 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:14 | 33:04 | 2:45:22 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 58:04 | 36:05 | 3:00:24 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:54 | 39:05 | 3:15:26 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:45 | 42:06 | 3:30:28 | 7:00:00 |
The Lakes 10K Road Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Lakes 10K Road Race finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Lakes 10K Road Race finish
52:00
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.
Tag The Lakes 10K Road Race, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyThe Lakes 10K Road Race 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 Blessington
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Lakes 10K Road Race
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 Blessington 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 normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
The Lakes 10K Road Race Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
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 The Lakes 10K Road Race for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Lakes 10K Road Race fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusThe Lakes 10K Road Race 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 The Lakes 10K Road Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.