Hitchin 5K
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Event overview
Hitchin 5 is a timed 5 km road/path race held on 27 September 2026. Entry fees are listed as £13 (early bird) and £14. Entrants receive an entry number, a timing chip and a medal. Cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both male and female categories; prize amounts will be confirmed closer to the event. All finishers receive a medal and post-race nibbles. Entries are non-transferable and non-refundable. The minimum age for entry is 11 years on race day.
Course, logistics and rules
The course comprises two laps of 2.5 km each, mostly on paths with some road crossings and short cobbled sections. Identified route hazards include concrete posts, other posts, bins, bus shelters, some tight turns, pedestrians and road vehicles; marshals will be positioned at road crossings. The race is not traffic free and music players are not permitted. Scorers will record lap completions and a video will be used for any discrepancies. In wet or slippery conditions runners are advised to take corners carefully; in extreme weather the race may be postponed. Race number collection is from the Market Square; several nearby car parks are available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.