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.
Race Dates Confirmed
Shettleston 10K Sunday 9 May 2027 Dumbarton 10K Thursday 20 May 2027 Helensburgh 10K Thursday 27 May 2027
£27 for affiliated and £30 for non affiliated runners.
Series entrant £54 / £63 with early bird discount £49 / £58 * Plus booking fee
£5.00 off if you enter the Series before 31st December
Every Series entrant will receive a specially designed Babcock 10K Series long-sleeved top
Special 10th Anniversary t-shirt from Start Fitness for every finisher
Entries open 29th October 2026
£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
West District Championship Shettleston TBC
Dumbarton yet to be confirmed for hosting Dumbartonshire Championships.
Helensburgh - Enjoys full road closures and an entirely traffic free route.
9th 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.
20th 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.
27th 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.
