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2026 Pontefract 10k
Date and time
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Event Enquiries |
Event LocationPontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RA |
Event ID#9461 |
Event Category:
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Event Description
When & Where
Date: 17th May 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: Pontefract Park
How to Enter
Affiliated & Non-Affiliated Runners
Ticket Prices: £22.99 (affiliated), £24.99 (non-affiliated)
If you choose to run for The Prince of Wales Hospice you agree to raise money for the hospice and your details will be passed on to them.
Return & Transfer Policy
We operate a strict 7-day refund policy. To cancel and receive a full refund, you must do so within 7 days of signing up. No refunds or deferrals will be permitted thereafter, and places cannot be transferred.
Age & Cut-Off
Runners must be over 15 on the day to meet our Run Britain licence standards. There is a 2-hour time limit to re-open roads.
Closing Date
Places will remain on sale until one week before the race or until sold out.
Volunteers
We need marshals for road safety. If interested, please send an enquiry via this link.
What’s Included
- T-shirt
- Medal
- Fully chip-timed results
Facilities
- Toilets
- Water stations (5 km and finish)
- First aid at start/finish and on route
- Baggage area
Route & Map
The official 10 km course is fully measured and traffic-free.
Race Headquarters
Set up in front of the racecourse stands entrance. You’ll find:
- Number collection
- Race information
- First aid
- Toilets
- Baggage tent
- Music
- Food & drink stalls (TBC)
- Prince of Wales Hospice tent
- Sponsors’ tents
Parking
There is no on-site parking in Pontefract Park. Please arrive early, park in town centre car parks (10-minute walk to start), and follow morning signage.
- Pontefract Park (limited): WF8 4RA
- Town centre car parks: WF8 4PQ, WF8 1BB or WF8 1DP
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Photography
Mick Hall will capture images at 2 km and 8 km, plus start and finish. Links to photos will be sent after the race.
Licence & Safety
The Pontefract 10k is licensed by Run Britain. Roads are closed to all but emergency vehicles, with marshals managing the course.
First Aid
Ambocare will be on site at the finish line and along the route. Please ask for assistance if needed.
Headphones
Allowed, but please stay aware of your surroundings and other runners.
This event closes in:
Event Terms
Please enter me for the above event. I accept that the organiser will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, cost or expenses which may arise in the consequence of my participation in or attendance to this event. I declare that I will not attend unless I am in good health on the day of the event and accept that I attend at my own risk. In the unlikely event of abandonment or cancellation, all or part of my entry fee may be retained for the management and administration of the event. No refunds or transfers allowed under any circumstances.
Event Options**NOTE: Prices shown below include booking fees. Nothing extra will be added at the checkout.** |
Further information from the Organiser
You should collect your race pack/number/item at the venue on the day of the event. Please arrive in good time.
Event Organiser
Name: Andrew Rowley
Link to events website: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DpZzhuQVc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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2026 Pontefract 10kPontefract Park, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RA Scan this QR code to open the event location on your smart device. You can then use sat nav on google maps to guide you to the race. Please note that the nearest postcode is used for the event location therefore using sat nav may not exactly guide you door to door. |
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