Fred Hughes 10 Mile
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Fred Hughes 10 Mile
The Fred Hughes 10 mile is a long-running local road race organised by St Albans Striders since 1985. The route runs on rolling, undulating country lanes around Bedmond in the St Albans area, with the event headquarters at St Columba's College, King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AW.
The race is often used by runners preparing for spring marathons or stepping up from 10k distances. This edition also hosts the Hertfordshire Senior County Championships. A race information pack can be viewed or downloaded prior to the event.
Practical information from the event listing and participant feedback:
- Entry fee listed at £27.00.
- Limited parking is available at the race HQ; public pay-and-display parking is available nearby at Westminster Lodge (AL1 2DX).
- Nearest rail access: St Albans Abbey (about 0.5 mile / 12 minute walk) and St Albans City (about 1.5 miles / 30 minute walk).
- Walking or cycling to the HQ is encouraged and bike parking is provided.
- Participants commonly report clear course signing, numerous marshals and on-course support, and refreshments at the race HQ; some feedback notes that refreshments can run low for later finishers.
Course characteristics noted by participants include undulating terrain on mostly quiet but not closed roads, frequent marshals and a start/finish operated from the same event headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
