St Valentine's 30k
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St Valentines 30k
The Stamford Striders St Valentines 30k takes place on 14 February 2027 and will be the 33rd running of the event. The course is certified as an accurate 30 kilometre measurement and the race is UKA licensed.
Race headquarters, number collection and baggage storage are at Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE. Entry is online only via the event entry system; there are no on‑the‑day admissions. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. The organisers allow transfers through the entry system and maintain a waiting list. Organisers operate a no refunds policy for individual cancellations, but transfers and optional insurance are offered and refunds will be available if the race is cancelled.
Facilities at Race HQ include toilets, manned baggage storage, massage for charity donation, hot and cold refreshments and professional medical cover. Parking is provided near race HQ; the furthest car park is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the school.
The route is a scenic rural course with some undulations and vocal marshals. Manned water stations and jelly babies are provided at intervals of approximately every 5 km. UKA rules on headphones apply; bone conductor headphones are permitted while in ear and over ear types are not. There is a four hour cut off time subject to the Safety Officer's decision.
Prizes are awarded for first to third male and female finishers, for Valentine couples by combined time, and a £350 cash prize is offered for anyone breaking the open men’s or ladies course records. Participants receive a technical top with their race number or may choose to support the charity Tees for Trees instead. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
