EVENT OVERVIEW
Welcome to the home of The Mad Dog 10k. An event for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities and an ideal way to kick of your year of activity.
The fast, flat course hugging the shores of Southport is perfect for experienced runners, but also great for first timers and those who love a bit of fancy dress! With live bands on the course, a new event theme every year, you will love your morning beside the seaside!
In addition to the 10k, there is also a Crazy Pups Run dedicated to under 16’s.
For 2027, we are proud to be joining forces with Alice’s WonderDance Foundation, our official partner charity. We hope you’ll consider taking part for this fantastic charity, who will be there, on the day, to support you all.
MAD DOG 10K
The Mad Dog 10K in Southport is a friendly 10 km road race that welcomes runners of all abilities. Held early in the season on a noticeably flat—and therefore fast—course, it’s infamous for its obligatory fancy-dress theme each year. With a RaceCheck Gold Award and an average participant rating of 4.8 / 5, it’s widely regarded as one of the best 10k races in the UK.
Join the pack in this years MAD DOG 10K
MAD DOG PUPS
The Under-16 “Pups” Race ensures the Mad Dogs don’t hog all the fun—kids get their own 1 km dash tailored for budding runners. With the same friendly and fun atmosphere, youngsters of all abilities can take part (and often dress up, too). It’s a perfect intro to racing, packed with encouragement and excitement, and usually takes place just before the main 10K.
Join the rest of the Mad Dog Pups
INFO
START TIMES
10K START TIME: 10:00
PUPS START TIME: 09:30
START / FINISH LOCATION
The MAD DOG 10K start and finish locations are shown on the map below
2026 COURSE MAP
PLAN YOUR RACE
Run for Charity
The Mad Dog 10k has raised thousands of pounds for charities over the years.
You can of course support your own local or national charities to raise awareness and funds when taking part in our event.
Training Program
A recent study showed that the average 10k time is between 58 and 66 minutes. A beginner can expect to take 70 – 90 minutes. As you improve and continue to train, you’ll get faster, click below to see BUPA's 10k training plan.
Parking & Shuttle Buses
There will be parking close to the Start/Finish location for Mad Dogs. 2026 will be the first year that buses are not required due to a route change.
EVENT PARTNERS
CHARITY PARTNER
