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Derby 10k Course Shortened by 400 Meters, Organizers Confirm

3/17/2026

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Organisers of the Derby 10k confirmed the course was approximately 400 meters short after a review.
The Derby County Community Trust initiated the review following runners' GPS evidence of the discrepancy.
The course was altered for flood defense work by the Association of UK Course Measurers (AUKCM).
AUKCM acknowledged the error and its impact on runners' results.
The Derby County Community Trust thanked the running community for their understanding.

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Story summary

Organisers of the Derby 10k confirmed the course was approximately 400 meters short after a review.
The Derby County Community Trust initiated the review following runners' GPS evidence of the discrepancy.
The course was altered for flood defense work by the Association of UK Course Measurers (AUKCM).
AUKCM acknowledged the error and its impact on runners' results.
The Derby County Community Trust thanked the running community for their understanding.