Races 10K · Bangor, UK
Seaton Classic 10K
Seaton Classic 10K is a flat 10K in Bangor, UK, held each September. Runs from Castle Park through Bangor, out along the coast to Groomsport, then back by the shore to finish in Ward Park. The organiser calls it fairly flat and fast, with one short hill near 9 km. Late September in Bangor is usually cool and breezy near the coast, around 8 to 15°C, with some chance of rain. Flat courses like Bangor's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Late September in Bangor is usually cool and breezy near the coast, around 8 to 15°C, with some chance of rain.
Racing this course well
Runs from Castle Park through Bangor, out along the coast to Groomsport, then back by the shore to finish in Ward Park. The organiser calls it fairly flat and fast, with one short hill near 9 km.
Flat courses like Bangor's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Does it sell out?
- YesOrganiser coverage in 2026 said entries sold out in 2025.
- Places
- 1,500 runners
Official Seaton Classic 10K site →Checked November 2026
The course in numbers
The route is mostly flat along the coast to Groomsport and back. A short hill comes around 9 km.
- Surface
- Road
- Women's course record
- 32:54 (Emily Haggard Kearney, 2025)
Worth knowing
- The race was called the Bangor 10K until 2024 and is hosted by North Down Athletic Club.
- It doubles as the Northern Ireland and Ulster 10K road championship.
Pick your goal for Bangor
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Seaton Classic 10K?
- It is held each September in Bangor, UK. Check the official Seaton Classic 10K site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Seaton Classic 10K course flat?
- Runs from Castle Park through Bangor, out along the coast to Groomsport, then back by the shore to finish in Ward Park. The organiser calls it fairly flat and fast, with one short hill near 9 km.
- How do I enter the Seaton Classic 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Does the Seaton Classic 10K sell out?
- Yes. Organiser coverage in 2026 said entries sold out in 2025.
- How should I train for the Seaton Classic 10K?
- Match your preparation to Seaton Classic 10K's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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