Babcock Shettleston 10k

MAY
10
2026
The Babcock Shettleston 10K on 10 May 2026 doubles as the Scottish 10K Championships, offering a fast, traffic free loop around Glasgow Green past the People’s Palace. Expect a friendly festival vibe with medals, goody bags and a kids fun run.
Sun 10 May 2026
10 kilometers

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Babcock Shettleston 10K : event overview

The Babcock Shettleston 10K takes place on 10 May 2026 and is organised by Shettleston Harriers as a Scottish Athletics permit event. It will serve as the Scottish 10K Championships for 2026 and is the first race in the Babcock 10K series, which is in its 43rd year. The event is based at Free Wheel North, Glasgow Green Cycling Centre, Glasgow Green. The course is traffic free, runs around Glasgow Green, and is described as flat. The route passes local landmarks such as the People’s Palace and the Royal Doulton fountain. Ample parking and public toilets are available around Glasgow Green.

Races, entry and prizes

  • 10 km
  • 2 km Fun Run (kids)

The 10K is open to entrants aged 16 years or older. The listed entry fee for the main race is £29. The 2K Fun Run for children is priced at £3.50 and includes a medal, a bottle of water, and a biscuit. Across the Babcock series there is £6,000 in prizes for leading individuals. Each race provides a commemorative medal and a goody bag with running accessories, plus a piece of Babcock 10K merchandise and spot prizes from Start Fitness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.