Hitchin 10K
Welcome to The Hitchin 10km, which also incorporates the Herts County Senior Championships. This race is unique because it is the only 10km in the known region that starts and finishes in a market square, giving this race a unique feel in that you are running amongst a historic setting with a cosmopolitan feel to it.
The route itself is a beautiful one. It starts right in the town centre, with the first kilometre (the north loop) being on closed roads that go anti-clockwise around town. You then head out towards the Gosmore and Charlton villages to complete a clockwise south loop, before heading back into Hitchin. You complete another 1km loop that you started on, and then that all famous Town Centre finish.
Race Details
Date: Sunday, 2 May 2027
Start Time: 10km race starts at 9:00 AM; Kids Golden Mile at 8:45 AM.
Location: Hitchin Town Centre, East of England, United Kingdom.
Course Description: The course is described as flat with one small climb. It features a mix of closed town streets and quieter country roads through Gosmore and Charlton villages, with two short town loops and a south loop.
Entry and Pricing
- Adults: £25
- Kids Golden Mile (5-14 years): £4
- Event T-Shirt: £14 (optional)
- Additional discount for UK Athletics affiliated athletes.
What's included: Entry number, timing chip, and a finisher's medal.
Important Information
- Minimum age for 10km race is 15 years old.
- No music players are permitted.
- Always listen to marshals, especially at road crossings.
- Entries are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Race packs can be collected the day before or on race day.
- No on-site parking; St. Mary's car park (paid and display) is nearby.
Visit the official organizer's website for the most up-to-date information.
