TOP FLIGHT RACES

SURREY HALF MARATHON

SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2026

The Half Marathon boasts unparalleled PB potential and follows a professionally marked and measured single loop from central Woking into the surrounding countryside. This picturesque race is made even more popular by live performances from local bands, aid stations and communities of cheering spectators, and boasts one of the fastest UK half marathon finish times on record!

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BATTERSEA PARK 5K

SATURDAY 4th April 2026

This is an extremely fast, flat course in central London. It is 2 laps of a 2.5km loop with a lot of straight line running and sweeping bends. The course is protected from the elements on both sides by a tree-line.

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Cheshire 10K

SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2026

The Cheshire 10K offers a fast, flat course ideally suited to Topflight racing, with minimal elevation change. Designed for sustained high-speed running, it provides optimal conditions for elite and sub-elite athletes chasing PBs, standards, and series points.

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BATTERSEA PARK CTS 5K

WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026

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Stockport 10K

SUNDAY 19TH JULY 2026

This is a fast, closed-road course with genuine PB potential. The race features a smooth, flowing route with long straight sections and wide, sweeping turns—perfect for rhythm running. Athletes can expect a protected feel throughout, with tree-lined stretches and urban shelter reducing exposure to the elements. Ideal for both seasoned competitors and breakthrough performances, Stockport offers a high-quality racing experience at every level.

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QUAYSIDE 5K

WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST 2026

Run on a super fast, road-closed, out & back course, with raucous atmosphere, scorches along the Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside. This course is firmly established as the fastest 5k race in the North and the event, partnered with Gateshead Harriers, always produces one of the fastest winning times in the UK.

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Altrincham 10K

SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026

A generally flat 10k route on closed roads, starting and finishing in Altrincham town centre. From the town centre, the course follows Hale Road towards Hale Barns, which includes the only incline of note. The route then loops around Davenport Green, before returning to Altrincham via Grove Lane and Moss Lane, to finish at Stamford New Road. PB potential.

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MBNA Chester Marathon

SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2026

The multi-award winning and sell-out MBNA Chester Marathon will return on 11th October 2026. We have developed an enviable reputation with runners of all levels and abilities. As the 5th largest marathon in the UK and 3x time winner of the UK’s Best Marathon, it is also the only marathon in the UK that spans across both England and Wales. The route takes in the beautiful surrounding landscapes and villages that both countries have to offer.

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JARROW 10K

SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2026

We are excited to return this 10k event to the North East! This ROAD CLOSED race is flat, fast and holds great pb potential. Join us in this event partnered with Jarrow and Hebburn Athletics Club, starting and finishing on Monkton Athletics Track.

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FULHAM 10k

SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2026

This flat, PB-crushing course has quickly become a firm favourite for runners. Starting and finishing at Eel Brook Common, the road-closed route heads around the outside of Stamford Bridge, home of Premier League football club Chelsea FC, then takes in some long, straight, pacey sections of Munster Rd and Fulham Rd around the centre of Fulham before looping around Parsons Green and back to the finish line.

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RIBBLE VALLEY 10K

Sunday 27TH DECEMBER 2026

Hosting the North of England Championships, the Ribble Valley 10k boasts real PB potential attracting the UK’s best runners every year. Located in the heart of Lancashire, the course is run entirely on undulating country roads, starting and finishing at Roefield Leisure Centre, Clitheroe. The second half being majority downhill provides the perfect opportunity to negatively split the race and end your year on a high!

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Newcastle 10k

SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY 2026

This is an extremely fast, flat course that boasts real PB potential. The race will be split into 2 waves with the Elite Race starting at 9:00am. It’s a 2-lap 5km out-back circuit with a lot of straight line running and a sweeping turn at half way. The course is protected from the elements on both sides by a tree-line and buildings.

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BATTERSEA PARK 10k

SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2026

This is an extremely fast, flat course that boasts real PB potential. It’s a 4-lap 2.5km circuit starting and finishing on the track, with a lot of straight line running and sweeping turns. The course is protected from the elements on both sides by a tree-line.

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Elite Racing Series

Top Flight by RunThrough is a 12-race series across the UK, designed to support elite-level athletics by offering high-quality competition opportunities and rewarding top performances. Each race features an elite prize structure, with additional rewards for the overall series standings.

Emile Cairess winning RunThrough Battersea Park 10k in a course record

Scott Beattie running in Quayside 5k and Newcastle 10k

THE PRIZE STRUCTURE

The winner of each series race receives 25 points, the second-place finisher 18 points, with 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points for 3-10th.

Best of 3 scores count to overall series total and in the event of a tie; the head-to-head outcome at series finale (Ribble Valley 10k) decides each position.

HOW TO ENTER

The Top Flight Races series is open to elite runners of an eligible standard.

RACES