Bishops Stortford Running Festival
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Bishops Stortford Running Festival
The Bishops Stortford Running Festival takes place on Sunday 24 May 2026 in Bishop's Stortford, centred on the Bishop's Stortford College sports fields with routes through Castle Park and Grange Paddocks. The event combines chip timed racing with a family festival village featuring food, live music, and a sustainability focus.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
The course is organised as loops: the 5K is one loop, the 10K is two loops, and the half marathon is four loops plus an extension. Races are UKA accredited and chip timed. Entries include a unique themed finisher medal, official race photos, post race goodies, and exclusive partner discounts.
On-site facilities include portaloo toilets, secure bag drop tents in the event village, a water station on course and water after finishing. Parking options shown on the event map include on-site parking with 150+ spaces, two overflow car parks with about 50 and 82 spaces respectively, and the Northgate End car park with 500+ spaces and electric car charging located a 15 to 25 minute walk from the event village. Organisers encourage use of bicycles and public transport to ease traffic and parking.
Volunteer roles are available for those aged 17 and over; volunteers receive free entry for 2027, a race t-shirt, and a water bottle as listed by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
