Our own races
Best Race Series
Four races across the year, built to test every part of your running. The 2026 series is done, and the next one is being planned now.
Our own race series: a 10K, a half marathon, a 60 minute track challenge and a 5K, testing threshold, endurance, limits and speed.
Not many clubs put on their own races. We do. Races 1, 2 and 4 are in Battersea Park. The course is totally flat and fast, which makes it a hot spot for PBs. You start and finish at the bandstand and loop the boating lake: 2 loops for the 5K, 4 for the 10K.
Race 3 is the 60 minute track challenge at Tooting Bec Athletics Track.
The 2026 races have all been run. We're busy planning the next series, with a track race and a few new ideas in the mix. New races will be announced here and on Instagram first. Members get a discount on every entry.
The 2026 series
All runRace 1
10K
Tests your threshold
Battersea Park
Race 2
Half Marathon
Tests your endurance
Battersea Park
Race 3
60 Minute Track
Tests your limits
Tooting Bec Track
Race 4
5K
Tests your speed
Battersea Park
2027 races coming soon
We're planning next year's series now, with a track race and some new ideas. Members hear first and get discounted entry.
In the vest
Best Athletics in action
What's included
The good stuff
Finisher's goodies
A proper goodie bag, plus a free pair of Versus socks.
Chip timing
Accurate results, published on RunBritain.
Free professional photos
Because if it isn't on camera, did you even PB?
Fully marshalled course
Marked, marshalled, with water at 2.5K and at the finish.
Science in Sport fuel
Refreshment stations and SiS post race fuel.
Members' discount
Club members get a discounted entry on every race in the series.
From the finish line
Much nicer vibes than other events.
Thanks so much for organising this morning's races. I'm also really grateful for the race transfer. I thought you created a super atmosphere, inspiring for younger athletes and inclusive for the older, sometimes slower runners. The goodie bag at the end was also very generous.
Best Race Series runner
5K, Battersea Park
Great run today at Battersea and my first 10k race. Thanks Nick Bester and the team for organising, thoroughly enjoyed!
First time 10K racer
10K, Battersea Park
Had a few people from work there who were doing the 10k and all said how great an event it was, so honestly well done mate! Much nicer vibes than other events we've done. Versus socks are an elite finishing prize too. So cool to see how far it's come.
Best Race Series runner
10K, Battersea Park
Race day
Know before you go
Registration
Event HQ is next to the Battersea Park bandstand. Arrive in plenty of time.
Race packs
Collected on the day before your race. Nothing is posted out.
Age limits
11 and over for the 5K, 15 and over for the 10K.
Bag drop
A secure area, with the bag tag on your race number. Bring as little as you can.
Toilets
Two public toilets in the park, about a 5 minute walk from the start.
Headphones
In ear headphones aren't recommended. Bone conduction ones are fine.
Start and finish at the bandstand, looping the boating lake. 2 loops for the 5K, 4 for the 10K. Results go up on RunBritain.
Ready when you are
Questions first? Send us a message. Otherwise, lace up and come and say hello at Battersea Park, or join from wherever you are.
Next year's race dates land on @best.athletics first.