“We are so excited to relaunch our Barnstaple 10K, after hosting virtual events for the last two years. It will be so good to be back! There’s a medal, there’s a tshirt, there are prizes for the winners AND it will raise loads of money for our charity. Even if you aren’t a runner yet, there’s plenty of time to train between now and July, so join us!”
The course
The 10K will start at Park school on the sports field, and then meander around the historic Rock Park. The race continues along Taw Vale and the Strand using the Tarka Trail and over the Taw Bridge, which is the steepest part of the course. The race will return back to the town square along the riverside and continue back into Rock Park finishing at Park School.
The course is predominately off road using the Tarka Trail and public pavements; it is a flat, fast course perfect for a first race as well as an ideal opportunity to gain a personal best. Approximately measured 10K.
How to sign up
Prices: £22 unaffiliated runners; £20 affiliated runners.
Online entries close Monday 4 July 2022, 12pm or when race reaches capacity.
*Entries after 20th June will not receive a t-shirt or be guaranteed a medal (sorry, we have to place our orders well in advance)
**AFFILIATED fee – Member of a UKA or ARC affiliated running club (tri-clubs and running groups or communities are not eligible for affiliated entry)**
All proceeds from the run will go towards our charity. We provide financial support to North Devon families who have a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness or condition. We also carry out enhancements at the children’s ward at North Devon District Hospital.
Join the ‘Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k run’ Facebook page to get the latest news and information about the event.
You can sign up and find full event details here.
Our sponsors
The Barnstaple 10k is supported by
Brewer, Harding & Rowe Solicitors (HEADLINE) , Advanced Pallet Systems Ltd, Pall Corporation, Leo Workwear, Devonshire Pie Co. and dryrobe.

Our Headline Sponsor for 2022
There is the opportunity for other local businesses to sponsor the event. Get in touch with Care for Kids North Devon if your business can help or download a copy of our Sponsorship proposal – Barnstaple 10K 2022.
Help promote our run
Share our posts on social media to encourage other to take part. Additionally, you can download a copy of our poster to print at home and display in your car or at your place of work.