We open for registration now.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  Keep an eye on our website and Instagram and Facebook social media for updates.  

Total places are strictly limited to 500, on a first come first served basis.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEADLINE FOR ENTIRES IS 23:59HRS, SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2026.

Entry Fee is £33 for Affiliated and £35 for Non-Affiliated.  No late entries.

The Matching 10k Run is a marshalled course that follows a circular route starting opposite Stock Hall on Potash Road in Matching Green and then through Pear Tree Green, Manwood Green and along Downhall Road, turning into Matching past Matching Church into Matching Tye, before meandering back towards Matching Green.  Please note that part of the race route passes through private land (marked RED on the Route Map) and participants are asked to note that with the exception of race day, this part of the route is secured by a locked gate and no access to this part of the route is allowed or possible.  The Matching 10K Run is being run in accordance with UKA/EA principles. The course is gently undulating and on road throughout.

The race finishes on Matching Village Green, behind the cricket pavilion on Potash Road and there is plenty of space for spectators.  You will be funnelled to collect your water and finishers t-shirts etc.  We suggest you agree a meeting point with friends and family on the Village Green outside the finish area to avoid congestion and as a courtesy for runners who have yet to finish.

PLEASE NOTE, THESE TIMINGS ARE PROVISIONAL.  FINAL TIMETABLE WILL BE CONFIRMED IN DUE COURSE

8:00am:  Race HQ opens for race pack and chip collection on Matching Village Green.

9:30am:  Race HQ closes for chip collection and runners assemble on Matching Village Green for the Pre-Race Briefing.

9:50am:  Pre-Race briefing informing runners of hazards on the day and do’s and don’ts of the race.  Due to the size of the race runners may find it hard to hear this.  NB: All runners receive a pre-race briefing email.  Runners are invited to walk to the race start lining up with markers according to anticipated running time.  Please be realistic about your starting position so that you do not impede race times for our faster competitors.

10:00am:  Race starts.

11:00am:  Prize giving.

Race packs can be collected on the following dates, we encourage everyone to pick up as early as possible to avoid queues:

Saturday 2nd May 2026 - Collect at Harlow Park Run, after the run in the Greyhound Car Park, announcement will be made on the day.

Sunday 3rd May 2026 - Collect at the Cricket Pavilion on Matching Village Green between 1pm and 3pm

Monday 4th May 2026 (Race Day!) between 8am to 9:30am from the registration desk at Race HQ on Matching Village Green.

Race packs include your running bib and timing chip.  Race pack information can be found here.  Please arrive with plenty of time to register and collect your race pack from the registration desk at Race HQ.

Race HQ will open from 8am and is located on Matching Village Green in the Cricket Pavilion.  At 9:30am there will be a verbal race briefing in front of Race HQ.

Kit may be left in the bag drop for a £2 donation located in the Cricket Pavilion on Matching Village Green at your own risk. Unfortunately we are unable to take responsibility for small valuables (car keys/wallets etc).  This facility is being organised by Matching Green Cricket Club and all proceeds from the bag drop will go to them.

There is one car park which is clearly signposted and we ask that you do not park illegally on grass verges or the race route. Please arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to negotiate any traffic build-ups and delays.

• what3words location of Matching Airfield: https://w3w.co/clubs.cute.trunk - please follow the directions of our traffic marshals.  It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the car park to the race start on Matching Green.  CLICK HERE to view a map of the location of the car park (which is shaded in YELLOW).

• Car parks will open at 7.45am, please allow enough time to collect your race pack.

• Disabled parking can be found on Matching Village Green.  Please ask car parking marshals for directions.

We have two water stations. The first at approximately 6km next to Matching Church and the second at the race finish (10K) on Matching Village Green.

In line with UKA Rules, headphones and earbuds are prohibited.  This is for your safety, as listening to music during a race may distract you from being able to hear instructions from our race marshals and other runners on the course.  If you are observed using such a device during this race you will be disqualified.  Bone-conduction headphones are permitted in this race.

Runners results will be displayed at Race HQ (subject to weather conditions).  Runners will be emailed and any runner that has provided a mobile number will be sent a text message on the day. Results will be available to view shortly after the race.

Pot Holes/Hazards:  To be confirmed at the race briefing on race day.

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Medical Support:  Medical provision is provided by [tbc] in accordance with UKA rules. Marshals will be lining the route.  We also have first aiders and medical support around the course.

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Spectators:  Non-runners can gain access to Matching Village Green at all public access points. There will also be a 'cheer station' at The Fox Inn, Matching Tye.

The Matching 10K Race has been approved as a Race that will be held under UK Athletics Rules for Competition and in accordance with the Licence Requirements.  Our Event Licence number is #30998.  This licence, in conjunction with our governing body affiliation, includes Third Party Liability Insurance cover (Limit of Liability £50,000,000 any one accident or occurrence).

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Our Certificate of Course Accuracy number is 25/470.  The length of the Matching 10K Race has been accurately measured by an accredited Course Measurer using World Athletics procedures approved for use in the UK.

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Matching 10K CIC is affiliated with England Athletics.  Our Certificate of Affiliation number is 7694029.