Lightning Bolt 10k, Race 2
Sunday 21 June 2026
Start Time: 10:30
End Time: 11:45
Location: Langley Burrell, Chippenham, England, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
The Lightning Bolt 10k is back for 2026 with 5 races across the year. Lightning Bolt is now proven to be the fastest and flattest 10k in the South West, so is perfect for those looking for a new PB.
Race Summary
Super Fast, super flat 10k racing for all abilities. With an elevation of just 14 metres, the Lightning Bolt has established itself as one of the fastest 10k races in the UK.
Race Distance: 10k
Race Start: 10:30
Race Entry
- Online entry: Affiliated entry - £17, Unaffiliated entry - £19
- Day entries (cash only): Affiliated entry - £20, Unaffiliated entry - £22
Elite Entry
We will have a number of spaces for elite athletes. For any male who has run sub 31 or female who run sub 34 in the last 12 months, please contact [email protected] to sort your place.
Club Entry
If you would like to make the Lightning Bolt 10k a club race, please contact us for more details. Please contact James on 07929 059 796 or [email protected] to register your interest.
Race Start
10:30. There is a walk of approximately 1k to the start line from Race HQ. It is just 500 metres back to Race HQ from the finish. Please follow the brightly coloured arrows to the start.
Race Route
Please click HERE to view the Lightning Bolt 10k route.
Course Records
- Male - Harry Smith, 30:08 (August 2025)
- Female - Ellie Wallace, 32:49 (October 2023)
What to Expect
- Chip timing.
- The #icompetepaceteam on hand to guide you to your goals and PB’s. We have pacers from 35 minutes though to 70 minutes.
- Officially Measured Course
- Registered with the UKA/Run Britain
- Distance markers every mile.
- Beginner friendly racing.
- On-site toilets.
- Race Photography from Charles Whitton Photography
- Medal now with optional iTaB (see below).
Medals
Here at i-Compete we are trying to reduce the amount of waste we create, reduce our carbon footprint and to make our events affordable for all. For the Lightning Bolt 10k, we have taken the decision to make the medals optional. So we are offering runners the option to purchase a medal when registering, but alternatively to enter at a lower price, without a medal. This ensures we can give the cheapest entry price possible, but also covers all options and keep those runners who love a medal happy too. We hope you appreciate this new optional service as we address environmental and waste concerns.
Pacers
The #icompetepaceteam will be on hand to help guide you to your goals and PB's. We have pacers from 35 to 70 minutes. Pacers are at 35/38/40/42/45/48/50/52/55/58/60/62/65/70 minutes.
Time Limits
We expect participants to have finished their 10k in no more than 1 hour 15 minutes. After this time limit marshals will be removed from course and you will be expected to make your own way back to the finish. Signs will remain out until the final finisher.
Horses and Horse Riders
As we are sure you are aware, the Lightning Bolt 10k takes place in a rural area. In this area, there are many horses and horse riders. We do ask that if you come across a horse and rider whilst out running, that you follow these simple pieces of advice.If approaching from behind, call out to the rider so the horse and rider are aware you are there.