Was thinking of entering my very first event, a 10k in May at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It's local, and has some stunning scenery. Then, £30 to enter ! I'm surprised at the high cost - and to be frank it has put me right off. As it is only a 10k I think that I will just find a route that I like the look of and go run it for free ! Bit of a shame, but I'm looking forward to doing a run there anyway now
£30...for a 10k ! Blimey !: Was thinking of... - Bridge to 10K
£30...for a 10k ! Blimey !
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Blimey! That is expensive! What are they handing out at the end? Gold medals? Haha!
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Yeah, seems steep! When you look at Parkrun and the mile run in London, which is free and timed...Croydon 10k is only £15 in advance, cheaper if affiliated, and £20 on the day..
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Now I'm retired I won't & don't pay out these extortionate prices, when I can run on the planet for nothing..
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I'll be honest I pay between £35 and £40 for my events. We have a budget for hobby/sport monies and up untill I started running I really didn't have much to spend mine on. My other half pays for his bowls subscription and I pay for 3/4 events per year. It's my fun and it works out at about £10 a month. I have saved so much more now that I don't go to the pub as often as I used to, so we both end up saving money with my new hobby. I sort of refuse to feel guilty for doing something I love. My HM in May is like the pinnacle of my season, I take a few months of less taxing training after it over the summer because work is manic then I have an event in October / November which is the start of my training season again working towards my HM.
I am happy to pay more for really special events, like my coastal trail HM or the London Winter run, but then try and find some cheaper ones as well. I was interested in Clumber too and like you decided not to because of the cost. I have entered two relatively local trail 10k events in the West Midlands for £12 and £15 respectively - much smaller events, but sometimes these are even nicer than the really big ones.
Trail events, where do you find out about them, sounds like fun LOL
i normally find the runnersworld events page is pretty good and has most events. you can sort by location and type of race like trail etc and distance.
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Eek! I know some are pretty pricey. I have just paid £28 for the Great Bristol 10k, but I really want to run it with my sister and soak up the atmosphere (and get a little bling!) so decided to go for it this time. 🙂
I've entered it but did so before Christmas when it was cheaper, it's got more expensive as it gets nearer. I did it a couple of years ago and enjoyed it, it was well run with a decent technical tee, goody bag and reasonable bling. Would be a nice place to run regularly if it was nearer.
Not much for big events - a couple of 10s and a HM a year keeps me happy, virtual running with its bling suits me if I need a spur to get out there.
Ah, so it sounds like you get quite a bit for your dosh there AnnieW55. I think that I will try and pick one that perhaps is a smaller event - but not just for the hardcore - and see how it pans out. Lots of events on the runners world link are only £10+, so while I don't expect a goody bag etc it could be a good introduction.
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Yep, it can be a dear do this running lark !
I think the GMR is £36. 00 this year , I do love this one though , so I have entered it . I also do 2 10k races in Leeds, theyre a bit cheaper and then add a few local events in .
Blimey, I need to get a paper round at the rate Im going ! I do enjoy it though so they are worth the money and when I think of all the money I mustve spent on fags over the years , they just dont compare !
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They are pricey. I am doing a 10k in June, Half Marathin in September but generally they are costly. Not planning on doing events regularly anyway and couldn't afford it as I only work part time. We can run 10k for fun any weekend (and I do) LOL
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There is a 10K in Leicester in the summer (not too far from Notts). It's £17.50. tempoevents.co.uk/running/l...
My colleague keeps trying to persuade me to enter with him.
Thanks for that - the location is only about 50mins away from me so not too far at all. I can't do the date, but a great suggestion. This run is not until July so you have plenty of time for non pressurised training to get you to 10k...and you going to enter with your colleague ?
Some of them are very pricey indeed, but it makes it all the more painful when you don't get a lot in your goody bag at the end!
Mmmmmmm. My tough mudder is over £100 . I will only do it once as I was challenged .
I must say it's why I don't do many events. Perhaps we should organise our own events. Running the courses we love. No have a great 12 km loop of a reservoir near me.
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That seems a lot. I've just entered the Chatsworth 10K which was £18 for unaffiliated runners, and that seemed like a lot to pay for me, but it's local to me so I wanted to do it. By the time I'd bought the t-shirt and donated the admin fee it was £29 but that was my choice I agree, find something cheaper! Clumber is nice but not that nice! Oh - nearby is the venue I just did, Thoresby Park. They have a couple of events and that was lovely scenery, and I think they were fairly reasonable to enter. sbrevents.co.uk/events/thor...
For a cheap sport running can cost lots. Trainers, specialist clothing, tech and the race fees. I don't mind paying. You generally get bling, maybe a goody bag (do I really need a single portion of hair conditioner?), but you get the opportunity to run with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of other people all egging you on to get a PB. And if you choose right you do it in the most wonderful locations. I remember a few training runs like my first 10k in lanzarote, but I remember every event I've run an loved them all too. Worth every penny,