Races 10K · Hale, UK
Hale 10K
Hale 10K is a flat 10K in Hale, UK, held each February. A closed-road course from South Downs Road through Hale village, then along country lanes to Ashley, finishing at Ashley Hall. The listing describes very little elevation gain. Mid-February in south Manchester is cold, typically 1 to 8°C, with a chance of rain. On a course as flat as Hale 10K, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Sunday 14 February 2027
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Mid-February in south Manchester is cold, typically 1 to 8°C, with a chance of rain.
Racing this course well
A closed-road course from South Downs Road through Hale village, then along country lanes to Ashley, finishing at Ashley Hall. The listing describes very little elevation gain.
On a course as flat as Hale 10K, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's site says the race has sold out in advance for the last two years.
- Places
- 2,000 runners
Official Hale 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 14 February 2027
- Start time
- 10:15
- Also on the day
- 3k
The course in numbers
The route starts in Hale, passes through the village centre and runs out to Ashley on lanes. Roads are closed to traffic.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Course status
- Described by the organiser as a certified 10 km course; certifying body not named
Worth knowing
- A 3k race for younger runners starts at Ashley Hall at 09:00, before the 10K.
Pick your goal for Hale
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Asked often
- When is the Hale 10K?
- The next Hale 10K is on Sunday 14 February 2027 in Hale, UK. It is held each February.
- Is the Hale 10K course flat?
- A closed-road course from South Downs Road through Hale village, then along country lanes to Ashley, finishing at Ashley Hall. The listing describes very little elevation gain.
- How do I enter the Hale 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Does the Hale 10K sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's site says the race has sold out in advance for the last two years.
- How should I train for the Hale 10K?
- Train specifically for Hale — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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