The Dry January® 10k will return to Milton Keynes for a second year on February 1, marking the end of the month in which millions of people in the UK take a 31-day break from alcohol.
At its debut in 2025, 300 runners took on the picturesque 10k and 5k routes around Willen Lake. In 2026 Dry January® 10k is on track to welcome 500 participants.
Open to all levels, from novice runners to PB chasers, as well as prams and furry friends, the event is a celebration of the Dry January® challenge, with participants and supporters highlighting the fitness, health and wellbeing benefits many people experience through changing their relationship with alcohol in January and beyond.
The event village will bring a vibrant party atmosphere, with a live DJ and energetic group warm-up,
Finishers will also get to sample some great alcohol-free alternatives from the challenge’s official 2026
Last year, more than £11,000 was raised to support Alcohol Change UK’s work to reduce alcohol harm and help people change their drinking habits, including through its free year-round Try Dry® app.
Milton Keynes residents have access to a discounted entry fee of £25 (usual price £60) for non-fundraising entries with the code MKLOCAL26.
To find out more and sign up to take part, visit https://dryjanuary10k2026.
