The Windsor Women’s 10K will take place on the 25th September 2027. This Windsor 10K starts at 10am inside Great Windsor Park, Berkshire. This will be the first time the event will be organised by RUN-FEST and we cannot wait to tell you all about our plans!
Early Bird Entries are now open. Click here
Great Windsor Park, Berkshire, SL4 2BD
Friends and family are warmly welcome to support you and celebrate at the finish festival with delicious food vendors, Fizz Bar and live music.
To avoid the delays and uncertainty associated with postal delivery, we have made the decision to move to race number collection rather than posting race numbers out.
Race numbers will need to be collected in advance or on race day. You can collect your number from selected local sports shops from two weeks before the race, or from the race village on race day.
This enables us to keep race entry costs as low as possible and your race number will be ready and waiting for you when you collect it, eliminating the risk of postal delays or numbers not arriving in time for race day.
Full collection details will be emailed two weeks before the race.
Fully Closed Roads
Any community event like us cannot happen without the help of volunteers. Volunteer posts vary in time so even if you have a couple of hours to offer we would love to have you! Click here for more information and to sign up.
Conceived in 2011 as part of the Windsor Running Festival weekend, the Women’s Windsor 10K brings a women-only road race to one of Britain’s most regal landscapes. While the event is relatively modern compared to many historic road races, it has quickly become a highlight in the autumn running calendar, celebrated for its unique setting, spirited atmosphere, and scenic course.
The 10K is organised under the umbrella of the Windsor Half Marathon weekend, extending the festival of running with a distance more accessible to many runners. It retains its distinct identity as a women-only race, which fosters a strong sense of community, solidarity, and empowerment among participants.
From its early years, the course has started and finished along the iconic Long Walk — one of only two races granted permission to use that stretch (the other being the Windsor Half Marathon). The route winds through Windsor Great Park, passing familiar royal landmarks such as the Copper Horse statue (George III), the Royal Lodge, and the Jubilee statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
The 10k is known for its rewarding final stretch: after 5.5 km of varying terrain, the route transitions to a mostly downhill run back onto the Long Walk — with Windsor Castle as the dramatic backdrop to the finish.
In 2024, the Windsor Women’s 10K made headlines when Rachael Elliott, a blind athlete, won the race in 38:43, guided by Neal Jeffs — marking the first time a visually impaired runner claimed victory in the event.
The event often draws several thousand entrants, and in 2024, more than 4,600 runners completed the combined 10K and half marathon events across the Long Walk.
Over time, the race has expanded its inclusivity by adding supporting events, such as a Sprint Sprite race for 5–9 year-olds (held on the grass beside the Long Walk), giving younger runners a chance to be part of the day.
Route with character: Few 10K races combine traffic-free running, royal landscapes, and such a rich tapestry of historic and scenic views.
Unique finish: The downhill pull into the Long Walk, with Windsor Castle looming ahead, delivers a finish that many runners describe as magical.
Community & celebration: More than a race, it’s part of a weekend celebration of running, camaraderie, and local pride. Many participants return year after year.
Accessibility: With its relatively shorter distance compared to the half marathon, the 10K offers an entry point for newer runners, yet still challenges more seasoned runners.
