Thank you to all that made 2025 our biggest race since COVID. See you all next year!

If you have a question which is not answered here then please email hello@broadoak10k.co.uk,  we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Race Route

The Big “0” 10k Road Race is a fully marshalled course that follows a figure of 8 through the village of Hatfield Broad Oak starting in the High Street and ending on the Village Green.  Although we do close all roads to traffic this course is considered “open road” under UKA Rules. The course is gently undulating and on road throughout until the final 800m as it enters the Village Green at the finish.

Race HQ

Race HQ will open from 8.30am and is located on the Village Green which can be accessed via the high street opposite the village school or via walking through the Flower Festival Car Park situated behind St Mary’s Church. At 10:30am there will be a verbal Race Briefing in front of race HQ.

Entries

Registration for 2026 is not open yet.

Total Places: 1500

Please note entries are non-transferable, deferrable or refundable.

Entry Fee: Affiliated – £26.00, Unaffiliated – £28.00, no late entries

Race Packs

Race packs can be collected early from Flower Festival Tea Tent on Saturday 23rd May 11AM – 1PM and Sunday 24th May 2PM – 4PM and on Race Day 25th May between 8:30 – 10:30 at race HQ on the village green. Race packs include your running bib and timing chip. Race pack information can be found here.

NB Race packs WILL NOT be posted and Race Numbers are non-transferable.

Race Day Timetable

TIMEEVENT
08:00Car parks open
08:30Race HQ opens for Race Pack and Chip Collection on the Village Green
10:30Race HQ closes for chip collection and runners assemble on the Village Green for the Pre-Race Briefing
10:40Road closure commences
10:50Pre-Race Briefing informing runners of hazards on the day and do’s and don’ts of the race. Due to the size of the race runners may find it hard to hear this. NB: All runners receive a pre-race briefing email.

Runners are invited to walk from the Village Green to the Race Start lining up with markers according to anticipated running time. Please be realistic about your starting position so that you do not impede race times for our faster competitors
11:00Race starts
12:15Prize giving
12:40Assemble outside the Village School for 1mile fun run
13:30Road closure ends and roads open to vehicles

Race Day Parking

Please arrive BEFORE 9:30! There is always a traffic jam from 9:30 to 10:45 because of late comers. If you arrive before 9:30 this will be avoided.

There are 2 car parks which are clearly signposted and we ask that you do not park illegally on grass verges or the race route. Arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to negotiate any traffic build-ups and delays. Please the car park entrances map for more information.

Changing Facilities/ Personal Belongings

Please note we do not have changing facilities. Kit may be left in the bag drop for a £1 donation to the left of race HQ in the back of the van at your own risk.  Unfortunately we are unable to take responsibility for small valuables (car keys/wallets etc.)

Water

We have two water stations. The first at the 5K marker and the second at Race Finish (10K). Please see the finish line layout map.

Finish Line

The race finishes on the village green and there is plenty of space for spectators. You will be funnelled to collect your water / t-shirts etc.  The best way to exit or enter the village green once the race has started is behind the church. We suggest you agree a meeting point with friends and family on the Village Green outside the finish area to avoid congestion and as a courtesy for runners who have yet to finish.

Earphones

The wearing of earphones is prohibited by UKA RULE 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT – HEADPHONES and we have taken advice from BARR. Devices with In-Ear or Over-Ear headphones or earbuds are prohibited during the road race.

However, bone-conducting headsets that sit in front of the ears are allowed. This is for your safety, as listening to music during a race may distract you from being able to hear instructions from our race marshals and other runners on the course. If you are observed using such a device during this race you will be disqualified.

Results

Runners results will be displayed at RACE HQ, runners will be emailed and any runner that has provided a mobile number will be sent a text message on the day. Results will be available to view on our website.

Please note competition results, prizes and course records are awarded according to gun time as UKA road races are competitive races not time trials. With gun time the clock starts to tick the moment the starter horn is sounded and the chip time is the time a runner takes to run the actual race distance from the moment of crossing the start line to the moment of crossing the finish line. Runners usually think of this as their personal running time and this is the result most people quote when asked for Personal Best Times.

Further Information

Medical Support: Medical provision is provided by Trident Medical in accordance with UKA rules. Marshals will be lining the route at 1km intervals. We also have first aiders and medical support around the course.

Spectators: Non-runners can gain access to the Village Green via the rear of the Flower Festival Car Park behind the Church.  There is a gate between the car park field and the Village Green which will be open on the day and sign posted.  NB access to the village green directly from the High Street will be limited so we advise you to use the above access.  Please ensure this is communicated to friends and family.

Certification

We are proud to announce that this year the Broad Oak Big “0” Road Race Run has been designated as a Gold Grade race by the British Association of Road Races (BARR). Please click here to view our Gold Grade certificate.

Our race has also been issued with a road race licence by UK Athletics. The number for the 2025 race is 29365. Click here to view the licence.

Our course has also been accurately measured by a Certified Measurer using IAAF procedures approved for use in the UK. Our course number is 16/087 and you can click here to view our certificate of course accuracy.

Road Closure Order

Please click here to view our road closure order