City of Lincoln 10k
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Event
The City of Lincoln 10K is a road race taking place in Lincoln on Sunday 12 April 2026. The course starts on Riseholme Road and finishes near Lincoln Cathedral. The route is described as fast and flat and passes local sights such as the Roman Walls, Lincoln Cathedral, and the city gardens. Entrants must be 15 years or over on event day.
Distances
- 10K
The entry package includes chip timing, a finisher’s goody bag, an exclusive medal and the option to pre-order a finisher t-shirt. Race numbers are posted about two weeks before the event to UK addresses; international entries should collect numbers from the Race Office at the event weekend.
On the day information
An Event Village will be located at Lincoln Castle with food and drink available and partner charities present. Baggage drop before the race is at Yarborough Leisure Centre Car Park; baggage reclaim after the race is at The Lawn Car Park. Water stations on course will supply 330 ml bottles and recycling bins are provided at each water station.
Pacers sponsored by Arla Protein will carry flags showing target finish times. Medical cover includes fixed first aid stations near water stations, a first aid unit and recovery area by the finish, and roaming first aiders in the Event Village. Photography is provided by MarathonPhotos and results will be published on the event results page after the race. Bone-conducting headphones are permitted with low volume so runners can hear marshals and emergency vehicles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.