Hemel Hempstead 10k

Sunday 17th May 2026
Riverside, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1BT

The second year of the Hemel chip timed 10k with full road closures

Join us for the second year of Hemel Hempstead 10k and join thousands of runners in chasing a personal best, starting in the town centre of Hemel Hempstead.

The event is open to runners of all abilities whether it will be your first 10k or your 50th, this undulating route offers a perfect chance for a chip timed, personal best with full road closures during the event.

Organised by RunThrough.co.uk, we are delighted to be the headline charity partner.

Take advantage of our Hospice places at a special rate (just £25 and including free personalised running top), and raise vital funds towards our care!

The 2026 Hemel Hempstead 10k will start and finish at Riverside Shopping Centre and follow an undulating route which takes in the pedestrianised areas of Hemel Hempstead town centre, through the High Street of the Old Town, and through Gadebridge Park.

Each km will be accurately marked out with distance flags you can’t miss and there will be plenty of helpers along the course to keep you on track and encourage you all the way to the finish line.

Included in the entry is:

  • Live Chip Timed Results

  • Free personalised running top

  • Free official race photos

  • Post-race goodies
Runner waving

Got a question? No problem, we're here to help!

01442 869555 / fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk