Shinfield 10k
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Event Overview
The Shinfield 10k is a road running event organized by Reading Roadrunners. It holds a UK Athletics license (number 30679). The main 10 km race takes place on Monday, May 4th, 2026. Junior cross country races for different age groups follow later in the day.
Event Features
The event provides chip timing, with results sent via SMS to a runner's mobile phone. All finishers receive a medal. Age group prizes are awarded from senior categories up to 80+, and there is a separate prize for the first male and female local finishers (with RG2 or RG7 postcodes).
On-site facilities include bag storage and toilets. Free parking is available at Thames Valley Science Park, with a £2 cash charity donation requested per vehicle. Marshals are noted as friendly and supportive. The event has raised over £135,000 for local charities since its inception as a fun run in 1985.
Race Rules and Logistics
Entry fees are tiered: £21 for UKA-affiliated runners and £23 for non-affiliated runners when registering in advance. On-the-day entry is available for £25 (affiliated) and £27 (non-affiliated), subject to places remaining and closing at 09:00 on race day. Online entries close at 23:59 on Sunday, May 3rd.
Race numbers and timing chips are collected on the day from the registration desk at Shinfield Infant & Nursery School hall by 09:00. There is a self-serve online transfer system for entries up to the registration deadline. The use of personal audio devices (e.g., MP3 players) is prohibited and can result in disqualification. Dogs, buggies, pushchairs, and wheelchairs are not permitted on the course.
Junior Races
Separate junior cross country races are held in Langley Mead, a 5-minute walk from the main event site. The races are categorized by age:
- Ages 4-6: 2 km (two laps)
- Ages 7-9: 2 km (two laps)
- Ages 10-12: 3.1 km (three laps)
- Ages 13-15: 4.1 km (four laps)
Entry for juniors is £6 in advance or £8 on the day, with a limit of 400 runners. All junior participants receive a medal, and trophies are awarded to the top three boys and girls in each race. Only one adult may run with a child in the youngest age group (4-6 years). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
