The Babcock series comprises three races across the West of Scotland from Glasgow to Dumbarton and Helensburgh. Participate in the entire series or join each race individually.
£6,000 in prizes for leading individuals across the series
Unique commemorative medal and goody bag with running accessories for each race
Unique piece of Babcock 10K merchandise
Generous Spot prizes from Start Fitness
Building upon 35 years of success
Shettleston to host Scottish 10K Championships
Dumbarton will host the Dunbartonshire 10K Championships.
Helensburgh - Enjoys full road closures and an entirely traffic free route.
Will start at 11.15am when the 10K concludes. Parents are welcome to run with their children. Run on a traffic free 2KM course on Glasgow Green, designed to encourage families to run together, with a minimum age of 8 years. Medals to all finishers. Free entry - turn up and run.
10th May 2026 - The first race of the Babcock series, the Babcock Shettleston 10K will run over a traffic free course around Glasgow Green. The Green contains historical buildings such as the People's Place and the Royal Doulton fountain. These will provide an impressive backdrop to the event.
21st May 2026 - The course starts close to the race headquarters in Dumbarton Academy and is largely traffic free, with the first 7K on cycle paths. The route is a single lap and well marshalled. Dumbarton has been welcoming runners of all abilities for the past thirty three years.
28th May 2026 - The course starts and finishes at Hermitage Academy which provides extensive facilities for car parking, changing, toilets, showers, catering and prize presentations. The course is fast and largely flat and is a single circuit which takes in much of this delightful Victorian seaside resort.
