Hitchin Half Marathon & Tough 10 Miler
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Event overview
The Hitchin event includes a half marathon, a 10-mile race and a 5-mile race. All races start and finish at Hitchin Priory on Tilehouse Street, Hitchin. The event takes place in early June and has been featured in Runner's World as one of the top 23 half marathons in the UK. A children's fun run is also offered.
Distances
- Half marathon
- Tough 10 Miler
- Fierce 5 Miler
Course and race services
The half marathon is a measured out-and-back course that goes via Preston village and Offley holes hill. The route is fully marshalled, passes through Chiltern countryside and has five water stations. There is a three hour cut-off time. The start area is on grass for about 200 yards before moving onto country roads. Onsite features include a race village with food, drink and stalls, baggage drop, toilets at Race HQ, music at the start and finish, and a downloadable finisher certificate. Medals are provided and an optional T-shirt is offered for an additional fee.
Entry, timing and rules
Race bibs include an integrated timing chip and electronic timing with online live results is provided. For overall race positions, gun times determine finishing order rather than chip times. Registration allows bib collection the day before or on race day. Headphones are prohibited and the roads are not closed to traffic. Prizes follow UK Athletics age group rules. Costs listed by the organiser: half marathon £32, Tough 10 £32, Fierce 5 £20, with an additional discount for UK Athletics affiliates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
