One of Central Scotland's most popular 10K races is back this autumn and entries are officially open! The Cumbernauld 10K is delivered by the Active & Creative Communities department of North Lanarkshire Council and will take place on Sunday 3 September from its base of Broadwood Stadium.

Named Scotland’s 10K of the year at the 2018 National Running Awards, beating out 20 other top events this is a race with award-winning pedigree so beat the crowds and sign up soon - you'll also benefit from a £20 early bird price if you do!

In addition to the ‘flat, fast and beginner friendly’ 10K, organisers will again be offering a 3K timed run for S1-S4 pupils, a 1K run for P5–P7 pupils, a 400m run for P1–P4 pupils and a toddler dash for children aged three to five.

Free, fun activities for all the community will also take place throughout the day, to encourage everyone to come along and support the runners. The 2023 Cumbernauld 10K will run in partnership with North Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention, with donations collected at registration.

Over 400 runners took part in 2022's event with the winning honours going to Jonathan Moore in 33:12 and Karen Edgar doing it in the women's race in 39:20.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Cumbernauld 10K website.

Image: Cumbernauld 10K (facebook)