Lichfield 10k and Family Fun Run 13th September 2026

Fun Run Start at 9:30am & 10k Start at 10:30am

Beacon Park, Lichfield

The 10k race provides:

Great run route: scenic country lanes on closed roads

Certified accurate and licenced by the UKA

Escort car and Motorcycles

Chip timing

Result texted after the race

Friendly marshals, mainly from the club who will cheer you on

Pacers at 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 & 65 minutes (Pacer at 70 minutes Jeffing)

Comprehensive medical cover on the course and at the start/finish (provided by St Johns Ambulance)

Cash prizes for first 3 places 10k (men & women), Course Record (men & Women)

Water at Start, Halfway & Finish

Banana for each competitor

An environmental approach:

Wooden medal (included)

T-Shirts from recycled plastic (available to buy from the 10k shop)

All plastic waste recycled

Free Photos to download: Finish line (Mick Hall Photography) and Half Way (in-house photographer)

Supporting Local Charities: profits go to Lichfield Running club and local charities

The Fun Run Provides:

A safe 2km route within Beacon Park

Comprehensive marshalling

A proper race Start finish with Inflatable arch and timing clock

Cash prizes: 1st male & female

Water at start/finish

Banana

Sweets

This is a race for runners organised by runners

The route has been designed to allow runners to start and finish in our beautiful city where there is plenty of parking available and access to the many cafes and shops that the city offers. We meet in the race ‘village’ which is in Lichfield’s historic Beacon Park, here you will find a great atmosphere prior to the race, with all you need to prepare.

The 10k race and Fun Run attract a good level of spectators. The 10k route is predominantly on country lanes therefore most spectators are expected at the start/finish area in and adjacent to Beacon Park, there are also likely to be spectators at the half way point in Chorley. Spectators for the Fun Run can watch at any point on the course.

The 10K race is limited to a minimum age of 18 years and is run strictly under UKA rules, this means only bone conductor headphones will be allowed. It is over a certified measured course and is chip timed to the highest standards.

The 10k Route

The Lichfield 10k is a hilly course so please be prepared! You will start at 10:30 adjacent to Beacon Park on the Lichfield western bypass road. This offers a very wide, flat, and open start for the first km allowing time for runners to space out and get into their running rhythm and pace. The route then turns into a series of rural lanes which wind out to Chorley village – it’s on this section where you will find a series of five hills before heading to a fast downhill section to the finish in Beacon Park. Full route details shown here: Lichfield 10K & Fun Run route maps

The Fun Run Route

The Fun Run is a route which is entirely within the boundary of Beacon Park. It’s a 2km course which is well marshalled and has its own dedicated start and finish. It commences at 09:30 so it’s possible to witness your child competing in the Fun Run before competing in the 10k yourself. The Fun Run is not restricted to any age group but any child under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult who must also enter the race.

Description supplied by the event organiser.