Derby County Community Trust, organisers of the Derby 10K are pleased to announce an update to this year’s race route.

The section of the course between 8km and 9km, previously ran along the service road parallel to the A52, will be removed from the 2026 event due to ongoing flood defence work in the city. Working closely with Derby City Council, the Trust has re-routed this part of the race along the river path, creating not only a practical alternative whilst works take place but also a more scenic and enjoyable experience for runners.

Participants will now join the river path behind the City Council building and follow it through to Derwent Parade, offering a quieter, more attractive stretch as they approach the final kilometer.

Emma Pilgrim, Events and Partnerships Manager at Derby County Community Trust said: “Although this is a forced route change, we know from runner feedback that the service road section was not a favourite. As such, we hope this will be a welcome change.

The new river path route is more attractive, more engaging and should make for a more enjoyable end to the race. The change will also reduce the number of road closures on race morning, helping to minimise disruption around the city.”

All other event details, including start times, facilities, and race‑day logistics remain unchanged. Further information for 2026 participants will be shared in the coming weeks. An updated route map is available at: https://derbycountycommunitytrust.com/what-we-do/derby-10k-run/

The Trust looks forward to welcoming runners to what promises to be another fantastic Derby 10K!