The Hinstock 10K & 5K Fun Run is a community road running event held in Hinstock, Shropshire, with options for a competitive 10 km, a family-friendly 5 km, and a children’s fun run. All races take place on scenic, traffic-free rural roads around the village and are complemented by festive entertainment on site throughout the day.

Key Details

• Date & Time: Sunday, 6 September 2026 –
  • Children’s (approx 2 km) fun run at 10:30 AM

  • 10K race at 11:00 AM

  • 5K Fun Run at 12:30 PM

• Location: Hinstock Memorial Hall, Chester Road, Hinstock, Shropshire TF9 2SZ
• Organiser: Community running event organised from Hinstock Memorial Hall

Event Types

• 10K Road Race — competitive, undulating country course on quiet roads

• 5K Fun Run — family-friendly, accessible distance on the same road network

• Approximate 2 km Children’s Fun Run — open to ages 1–13, with adult accompaniment allowed

Race Description

The 10K race follows a rural, undulating course through and around Hinstock village, offering prizes for overall and veteran age category finishers. All finishers receive a finisher medal, goodie bag and, if registered before the cut-off date, a complimentary event T-shirt. The 5K Fun Run is ideal for participants of all ages and abilities, while the Children’s Fun Run gives younger runners a safe, closed-road experience.

What’s Included

• Official race timing and results for 10K and 5K

• Finisher medal and goodie bag for all distances

• Prizes for top finishers in 10K and 5K

• Complimentary T-shirt included with early 10K entries

• Children’s medals and goodie bags

• Full event atmosphere with entertainment on the field from morning through afternoon

Additional Information

• 10K entry limit: ~200 participants, 5K entry limit: ~150, Children’s run: ~60

• The event has a no refunds and no deferrals policy

• Race numbers are collected on the day from race headquarters

• Suitable for runners and walkers across a wide range of abilities