St Albans Half Marathon
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How to enter the St Albans Half Marathon
- Run 13.1mi
5k
Run 5kmWalking Half Marathon
Run 13.1miWheelchair Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi1.5 Mile Fun Run
Run 1.5mi
St Albans Half Marathon routes
Half Marathon/Walking Half/Wheelchair Half
The Start and Finish of the race is Verulamium Park. The course takes place on the country lanes of St Albans and although the route is hilly and challenging at times, you are rewarded with stunning views at the top of the hills. Marshals will help you throughout the race, and medical cover will be on hand. Keep thinking of the free ice lolly at the finish line to keep you going!
There will be water stations throughout the course. The course is certified by UKA as a Half Marathon (13.1 Miles). The Walking Half Marathon is the only chip-timed event of its type in the country.
5k race
The 5K race stays within Verulamium Park, so you will benefit from the stunning surroundings throughout. Anyone can get involved in this relatively flat route, which goes around the lake and through the woods before returning to the Race Village.
1.5 mile Fun Run
This 1.5mile run will take runners through the scenic Verulamium Park, and is a great race to get your kids involved in racing this summer. Kids under 7 must run accompanied by an adult and those 8+ can run alone.
Cut-off Times
- Running Half Marathon - 3hrs 15mins
- Walking Half Marathon - 5hrs
- Wheelchair Half Marathon - 3hrs 30mins
- 5k - 55mins
- 1.5mi Fun Run - No cut-off
Half Marathon
Start Time: 10:00amEvent Details
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St Albans Half Marathon reviews (11)
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MarkDid the Half Marathon in 2019
A very hilly course however the organisation and finish lolly more than made up for this!!😀.
Will be back next yearS
Simon WDid the Half Marathon in 2019
Very well organised and 10 water points around the course which were well needed as it was quite hot!Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Local support and marshals were great - everything from the pick up to the final clear up. I would love it if the fun run was not at the same time as the half marathon.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Was a lovely day for a run. Weather was kind for the time of year. Everything organised well at the start and all round the course. Lots of spectators to cheer you on. Quite hillyDid the Half Marathon in 2019
This was my first half. Really great event, so well organised. Thanks to everyone who made it happen!Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Great atmosphere. Hilly and hard half but with music and support on the route. 9!! Water stations! Not sure about the gels as I don’t use them.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Tough undulating course through the St. Albans countryside, but the ice lolly at the end makes it worthwhile.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Course is very hilly - if that's what you are after great but it's really tough. Organisation around the race was good, but we had spectators who asked several Marshalls about places to watch and none of them knew the area or suggested spots. Atmosphere on the course was great. Would probably do again but with some more hill training and some pre-planning for spectators.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Very well organized. Plenty of water stations. Tough course but great surroundings.Did the Half Marathon in 2019
I ran this in 2017 and all I remember is it was a tough tough tough course! But today I decided to run and take it all in and enjoy it and it’s exactly what I did and I loved it and finished with a PB. Wanted to say a big thank you to all the volunteers as I didn’t say thanks along the way! I go into a zone and forget. But absolutely grateful for the jelly babies, all the water stops and cheers. Also wanted to say thanks to the 2hour pacers! They were amazing, they really kept me going and I stuck with the lady most of the way! Thanks for the pointers and tips to keep going strong!! Truly grateful
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