Date: Sunday the 25th of June 2017

Location: Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LZ

Event Type and Distance: 5k run, 10k run, 10-mile run, Half Marathon (13.1 miles) run

Amenities: Entries for Canicross and British Nordic Walking, Chip timing, Regular water stations around the course for both 2 and 4 legged runners, Route fully marshalled and signposted, Distance markers, Bespoke race finishers medal for everyone, Post race massage, Race village with hot food and beverages for sale, Free onsite parking, Bespoke hoodies & t-shirts for sale

Entry Price: £9 - £32

On Sunday the 25th of June 2017, the Grimsthorpe 10 race series returns to Bourne in Lincolnshire.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle, in the delightfully charming Lincolnshire countryside just 10 minutes off the A1, this event makes for a perfect summer race, whether you take on the family friendly 5k or go for the longer challenge of 13.1 miles.

The four routes take you past various delights within the private grounds including the castle, lake, tree-lined tarmac avenues, ancient woodland, and even a disused Victorian railway. The train line no longer exists, but the 10 and 13.1-mile routes travel along this section and take you to a part of the world generally unseen by the public.

The race start/finish line will be in front of the castle along the driveway, offering a unique venue. All finishers receive a bespoke race medal!

Date: Sunday the 1st of October 2017

Location: Southchurch Park, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 2XB

Event Type and Distance: 10k run

Amenities: Chip timing, closed roads, water stations, medal

Entry Price: From £15

The race sees up to 2,000 participants run from Southchurch Park along the Southend seafront and back again on closed roads. There is also a 3k fun run on offer. The event provides water stations on the route and awards at the finish line. Headphones are strictly forbidden on this course, with anyone caught listening to music being disqualified from the race.

The event is an annual local spectacle, with seasoned athletes and professional runners descending on the flat course to try and hit a personal best time. Previous winners include Paul Whittaker and Adam Hickey, local athletes who are often the competitors to beat.