Each May brings the Babcock 10 K series of three running events in Glasgow Green, Dumbarton and Helensburgh. The Shettleston 10K usually kicking off the series on a Sunday morning in Glasgow Green. The other two races being at the more traditional series event time of 19:30 on a Thursday.
These events have been in the running calendar for many years and are very popular with runners from all over the West Coast of Scotland. Price money over the series tops £6000 which attracts the best runners while at the same time being very popular with local runners of all abilities.
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Babock 10k Series
Summary information of each race is shown below where you will also find links to more detailed information.
Shettleston 10K race
The first race of the Babcock series, now 43 years old, the Babcock Shettleston 10K will run over a traffic free course around Glasgow Green. The Green contains historical buildings such as the People's Palace and the Royal Doulton fountain. These will provide an impressive backdrop to the event.
The course is flat and ideal for personal best performances.
Ample parking and public toilets are available around Glasgow Green.
Dumbarton 10K race
The second race of the Babcock series, now 43 years old, the Dumbarton 10K course starts close to the race headquarters in Dumbarton Academy and is largely traffic free, with the first 7K on cycle paths.
The route is a single lap and well marshalled. Dumbarton has been welcoming runners of all abilities for the past thirty three years.
Helensburgh 10K
The final race of the Babcock series, now 43 years old, the Babcock Helensburgh 10K course starts and finishes at Hermitage Academy which provides extensive facilities for car parking, changing, toilets, showers, catering and prize presentations.
The course is fast and largely flat and is a single circuit which takes in much of this delightful Victorian seaside resort. The roads are quiet and well marshalled. The event offers a warm welcome to Olympians, serious club runners and recreational runners alike.
