Chase the Pud 10k
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Chase The Pud 10K - York
Chase The Pud is a festive running event at The Knavesmire, York Racecourse (YO23 1EX) taking place on Sunday 6 December 2026. The event is organised by the British Heart Foundation and the BHF York Fundraising Group and supports the charity’s research into heart and circulatory diseases. Organisers state that in York around 26,000 people live with these conditions and that, locally, about 40 lives are taken each month because of them.
The main race is a chip timed 10 km road event run on a flat course of 3 and one third laps. The 10 km start is at Cherry Lane, roughly 1 km from Race HQ at the York Knavesmire Service Track near the Knavesmire Road entrance. A separate 3 km untimed distance is available for walkers, joggers or runners.
Race entry is limited to 300 places. Published entry fees include a standard 10 km entry at £20 and a team entry for up to five people at £80; on the day entry is subject to availability and may incur an additional charge. Facilities listed for the event include water stations at about 1 km and 4 km, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing rooms or showers and organisers note no formal baggage store, though bags may be left at the event gazebos at the owner’s risk.
Santa costumes are part of the event theme. Sizes offered include adult one size, a youth option suitable for teens or small adults around size 12, and a child size; on‑the‑day entries cannot be guaranteed a costume. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
