Race to the Castle 10k takes place on Sunday, April 11, 2027, at 11:00 am. This popular race offers runners an engaging journey through historic Lancaster, culminating at the iconic Lancaster Castle without tackling its notorious steep hill. The event starts and finishes at Holiday Inn by M6, located near junction 34. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that showcases the rich history of Lancaster while offering varied terrain to challenge runners of all abilities. As sections of the race are on roads, competitors must adhere to safety guidelines set forth by England Athletics: headphones are strictly prohibited unless they are bone conduction headphones as approved by the organization. All finishers receive awards upon crossing the line, and top performers in various categories will be recognized with prizes. Medals are awarded to the first three male and female runners overall, along with age group winners and team champions based on entry numbers. It's important for all entrants to note that there is no refund or transfer policy available for this event. Registration details can be obtained by contacting Event Enquiries at 07821 328210. The event address: Holiday Inn, Caton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3RA.
Races Offered
Attached Club Athlete
Apr 11, 2027
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Distance —
10K
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Running
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11:00
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£26.64
Lancaster Runner's Club
Apr 11, 2027
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Distance —
10K
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Type —
Running
timer
11:00
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£21.04
Unattached Athlete
Apr 11, 2027
straighten
Distance —
10K
terrain
Type —
Running
timer
11:00
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£28.12
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Lancashire.
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4.4° / 11.8°
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0.1° / 7.9°
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Avg sunshine hours
8h 30m
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Avg rainfall
3.7 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
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Avg wind speed
14.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
79.9%
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Sunrise
06:07
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Sunset
20:12
About Lancashire
Learn more about the host city, Lancashire.
A visit to Lancashire, a county in North West England, can take you from the glitz and excitement of Blackpool's piers and pleasure beach, to pensive walls through silent moors, to explore the rich industrial heritage of its mills and working museums, or along the trail of England’s most-famous witches across Lancaster and Pendle.
