Buntingford Year End 10
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Event overview
Royston Runners hosts an annual road race in Buntingford, Hertfordshire on 28 December 2025. The course is officially measured as 10 Miles (one lap) and is described as an undulating road route through Buntingford and the surrounding area. Entry is limited to 750 places; remaining places listed as 260. Entry fees are: Affiliated £23.00, Unaffiliated £25.00. Entry on the day is not available.
There is a 2.5 hour course cut-off; finishers within this cut-off receive a special 40th anniversary medal. Trophies are awarded to first finishers and age-category winners. The race also incorporates the Hertfordshire Veterans Road Running County Championship, with Herts championship medals for individual finishers and for teams (clubs with 3 or more female scorers and/or 4 or more male scorers). Deferral to the next year's race is possible for a £10.00 fee. Refunds may be requested before 30 November 2025 and are subject to a £2.50 processing charge.
Course, facilities and rules
Course details: officially measured 10 miles, road surface, undulating, one lap, race licence England Athletics 29703. The event is listed as suitable for wheelchairs.
Facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets, changing facilities and baggage store; there are no showers. Water stations are at the out-and-back point near Westmill (around 3.5 and 8 miles) and at the finish. The event aims to be cupless; cups are provided at the water station only, so participants are advised to bring a cup or bottle. Parking is limited and there is a charge at the Bowling Green Lane car park (£2.20 all day). Headphones are banned under British Athletics rules and will result in disqualification. No dogs or buggies are permitted. Race headquarters is at Freman College, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, SG9 9BT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.