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Garstang 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.5% versus flat · net elevation -1 m · true cost £155

Decision summary

Garstang 10K at a glance

Route ascent
80 m

Lower than 51% of comparable mapped races

Entry fee
£25

Lower than 85% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
67/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
25 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Garstang 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Garstang 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Garstang 10K?

The Garstang 10K route has 80 m of ascent, 81 m of descent and an estimated 0.5% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Garstang 10K route go?

The Garstang 10K route starts at Garstang Community Academy, Bowgreave Drive, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1YE and finishes at Garstang Community Academy, PR3 1YE. Underfoot, expect road. It passes surrounding countryside. Held in early January as a winter road race.

What should runners know on race day for the Garstang 10K?

Chip timed.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Community

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
15+
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Headphones allowed
No
Medal
Medal awarded to all finishers

Access and course status

Start
Garstang Community Academy, Bowgreave Drive, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1YE
Finish
Garstang Community Academy, PR3 1YE
Measured course
Yes

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
surrounding countryside
Notable features
  • Held in early January as a winter road race
  • organised by Lancaster Races / Lancaster Race Series
  • Companion 2 mile fun run held alongside the 10k for all ages
  • UKA licensed race (licence #30341)
  • UK Athletics race rules apply
  • chip timed
  • prizes for first three men and first three ladies

How hilly is the Garstang 10K?

19%65%16%
  • Descent 19%
  • Flat 65%
  • Climb 16%
Total ascent
80 m
Net elevation
−1 m
GAP factor
0.5%
Longest climb
1,020 m at 1.9%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£25
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£155
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 5°CTypical temperature
  • 25 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 67Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, cooler than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Garstang 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.5% slower than a flat course, with about 80 m of total ascent.

How much does the Garstang 10K cost?

The adult entry fee is £25, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £155 including modelled travel and accommodation.