Make 2026 your fittest year yet - enter the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10K on Sunday 7 June

11:48 am, Monday, 12th January 2026 - 2 minutes ago

Events

A runner celebrates at the finish line of the 2025 Orsted Great Grimsby 10K.

Looking for a new challenge in 2026 that’s fun, social, and totally achievable?

The Ørsted Great Grimsby 10K is much more than a race, it’s the best way to experience the incredible sense of community we have in our town. Think live music, cheering volunteers, and that medal selfie moment. Whether you jog or run, you’ll feel amazing crossing the finish line.

Now in its 11^th year, the race will see thousands of people hitting the streets on Sunday 7 June 2026 for one of the region’s biggest community events.

Starting at Grimsby Town Hall and finishing in People’s Park, the route is packed with energy and support. And yes, there’s cake at the end.

Why you’ll love it:

Beginner-friendly: jog or run at your own pace, there’s loads of support on the route
Medal + cake for every finisher (because you earned it)
Epic atmosphere with music and street entertainment
£1 from every entry goes to charity

Tell your friends and sign up now at www.tape2tape.co.uk.

Ørsted, headline sponsor and operator of the world’s largest offshore wind operations base in Grimsby, helps make this event bigger and better every year.

Lauren Little, Senior Stakeholder Advisor at Ørsted, said:

“At Ørsted we’re proud to sponsor the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k as a way of giving back to the local community of our largest operations and maintenance hub. The event is one of my favourite days of the year. The streets of our home town are bustling with people coming together to run and cheer each other on. Now in its 11th year, the race has become part of the town’s identity, seeing new runners, veterans and families come out is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see you at the finish line!”

Race organisers Nicola and Neil Pattison from Tape2Tape said:

“We are so pleased to be able to present the 11th Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k to the thousands of runners, enthusiastic volunteers and the amazing local community who come out in numbers to support the race. The race brings so much positive energy and cheer to thousands of peoples’ lives and 2026 promises to be the biggest and best yet. The race is open to anyone no matter what your running ability or experience. Many people have used the race as their first ever 10k as it is so friendly and welcoming. We look forward to seeing you all on 7 June.”

The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr Janet Goodwin, added:

“As a council, we’re proud to have supported the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k since day one. It brings so much joy into the town and the atmosphere from the runners, volunteers and people along the route is always fantastic. It’s an event that contributes so much to our community, please do get involved in any way you can.”

Committed to sustainability: recycling stations and eco-friendly race materials.