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22nd Annual  ·  RNLI Charity Event

Lymington Lifeboat

10K & Children's Fun Runs

Sunday, 10 May 2026 · Woodside Park, Lymington

10K entries close midday 7 May  ·  Fun run entries close 7 May
Online entry only  ·  No race-day entries

10K Race

Lymington
Lifeboat 10K

£19.25
Start 10:00 AM
Limit 1,300 runners
Closes 7th May 2026
Venue Woodside Park SO41 8FP

Children's Events

Fun Runs
Ages 5–15

free - £5
10–15 yrs2km · 11:10 AM
5–9 yrs 1km · 11:20 AM
Under 5s Free · 11:30 AM
Closes 7th May 2026

Racing for
the Lifeboat

This will be the 22nd year the 10K race has been run. The race takes place in the beautiful coastal setting of Lymington on Sunday, 10 May 2026 — organised entirely by the Lymington Lifeboat Crew.

Your support powers our lifesaving service. You’re helping to give RNLI volunteers everything they need as they strive to save everyone. As a charity independent from the government, your generous support matters more than ever in meeting the costs of saving lives at sea. Our volunteer lifesavers give their time for free, but they need training, well-maintained equipment, lifeboats and shore facilities. Your kindness saves lives. Every donation will keep our brave volunteers safe on the water and bring them home to their families when the job is done. The funds raised by this event, as it is organised solely by the Lymington Lifeboat Crew, go to the Lymington Lifeboat Station. Your entry price, and every penny you donate, or gain in sponsorship, go to the Lifeboat Station. Unlike other events, what you raise and donate does not go towards the costs involved with putting on the event. The costs associated with funding the event are most generously covered by local businesses and supporters of the Lymington Lifeboat.

Win a Spa Day for Two at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

This year we have an unbelievable prize donated — a spa day for two people at the amazing Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, awarded to the individual who raises the most sponsorship money. Sponsor via the JustGiving link below or download a sponsorship form. Sponsorship closes 31 August 2026.

There are also prizes and trophies for the fastest male and female 10K runners, along with other prizes for the different age categories as detailed on the entry website.

Events for all ages in Woodside Park, Ridgeway Lane, Lymington SO41 8FP.

Lymington 10K runners at Woodside Park

Top sponsorship prize

Spa Day for Two at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

Awarded to the individual who raises the most sponsorship. Sponsorship closes 31 August 2026.

Raise money via

The 10K

  • Start time 10:00 AM — flat, multi-terrain route, same course as 2024. View route map
  • Water stop at approximately 4.5km
  • Entry limit: 1,300 runners
  • Entries close midday 7 May — no race-day entries, online only
  • Supervised baggage storage on site
  • Refreshments throughout from the Woodside Pavilion Café
  • Medals and water for all finishers
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs. Visually impaired runners should seek advice before entering.

Prizes & Trophies

Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female
Male Vets 40–49 yrs, 50–59 yrs, 60+ yrs
Female Vets40–49 yrs, 50–59 yrs, 60+ yrs
Enter the 10K — £19.25

Fun Runs

2km

10–15 Years

Organised by Life-in-Motion & Lymington Athletes

Entry £5.00 online
Start ~11:10 AM
Closes 7 May 2026
Limit 250 per age group
Awards Medals, prizes & trophies for 1st boy & girl
1km

5–9 Years

Organised by Life-in-Motion & Lymington Athletes

Entry £5.00 online
Start ~11:20 AM
Closes 7 May 2026
Limit 250 per age group
Awards Medals, prizes & trophies for 1st boy & girl
Participation

Under 5s

Parents welcome to run alongside

Entry Free — donations welcome
Start ~11:30 AM
Closes 7 May 2026
T-shirt Provided for all children
Awards Medal & treat — no trophies

Important — all age groups

  • Every child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Children must be able to complete the run without assistance
  • Parents are not permitted on the course (except for under 5s)
  • Fully marshalled route within Woodside Park
  • Online entry only — no entries on the day

Under 5s — extra details

  • Shorter version of the main children's route, same start & finish
  • Pushchairs and buggies are permitted
  • No bikes or scooters
  • All children receive an event t-shirt to wear on the day

Fun run enquiries: virtualandlive@gmail.com (Life-in-Motion & Lymington Athletes)

Our Supporters

The costs of running this event are generously covered by local businesses — so that every penny of your entry fee goes to Lymington Lifeboat Station.

Yacht Havens

Previous Results

Contact

Children's fun runs

virtualandlive@gmail.com

Life-in-Motion & Lymington Athletes

Location

Woodside Park

Ridgeway Lane, Lymington SO41 8FP