Hitchin Half Marathon
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Hitchin Half Marathon
The Hitchin Half Marathon is an annual road race held in early June around Hitchin, with an additional shorter Tough 10 option. Both races start and finish at Hitchin Town Square and follow measured courses on local roads.
- Half marathon
- Tough 10 (shorter option)
The half marathon is an out and back route that goes via Preston village and Offley Holes Hill, running through country roads and Chiltern countryside. The course is undulating and hilly, is fully marshalled and includes five water stations. A three hour cut off applies.
Race services listed for 2025 include a race bib with integrated timing chip, electronic timing and online live results, baggage drop, race medal and an optional T shirt. Event features also include a race village with food, drink and merchandise stalls, music at the start and finish, a downloadable finisher certificate and an awards ceremony. Medical provision is available at the start, finish and on course, and toilets are provided at Race HQ.
The event is held on roads that are not closed to traffic, so headphones are prohibited. Gun times determine overall race positions and UK Athletics age group rules are followed for prizes. Entrants can collect race numbers either the day before or on the day; details are provided to registrants in advance. Parking is available onsite and in town centre car parks, and refreshments are provided at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
