Hitchin 10K
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Hitchin 10 : Overview
The Hitchin 10 is a 10 km road race incorporating the Herts County Senior Championships, held on 3 May 2026. Distances in the event include:
- 10 km
- Children's Golden Mile
The event is a timed race with a race bib that has an integrated timing chip. Entry fees listed are £25 for the 10 km and £4 for the Children's Golden Mile. Registration is online only and remains open until the morning of the event. Race pack collection is available the day before or on race day; packs for family or friends can be collected only with prior consent from the entrant. The race village includes food and drink stalls, and organisers provide baggage drop, drink stations on course and at the finish, medical cover, toilets at Race HQ, downloadable finisher certificates, and an awards ceremony. Electronic timing and live online results are provided.
Course, rules and practical information
The course starts and finishes in Hitchin town centre market square. The route begins with a north loop on closed roads running anti-clockwise, continues via a clockwise south loop through Gosmore and Charlton villages, then returns to complete the initial 1 km town loop and finish in the town centre. Town centre roads and the roads to Charlton are closed; countryside roads are not closed but are described as not busy. The course is classified as flat with one small climb.
Minimum age for the 10 km is 15 on race day; the Golden Mile is for 5 to 14 year olds. Marshals will manage road crossings; participants must follow marshal instructions. Music players are not permitted. Prizes are awarded for first to third male and female positions and for age groups. All finishers receive a medal. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. There is no on-site parking; St. Mary’s car park is nearby (paid and display). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.