Races Half marathon · St Albans, UK
St Albans Half Marathon
St Albans Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in St Albans, UK, held each June. A closed-road route on country lanes around St Albans, starting from Verulamium Park. The organiser calls it a challenging course with hills, so expect little flat running. Mid June is usually mild and often dry, with temperatures around 11 to 21°C, though warm sunny spells are possible. St Albans's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
June
next: Sunday 13 June 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid June is usually mild and often dry, with temperatures around 11 to 21°C, though warm sunny spells are possible.
Racing this course well
A closed-road route on country lanes around St Albans, starting from Verulamium Park. The organiser calls it a challenging course with hills, so expect little flat running.
St Albans's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Getting a place
Official St Albans Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 13 June 2027
- Time limit
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route leaves the city on closed country lanes and the organiser says it includes hills. Runners not through the 10K turn by 10:50am are moved onto the 10K route.
- Surface
- Closed country lanes
Worth knowing
- The organiser says the event has a history of more than 40 years.
- Wheelchair and walking half marathon categories run alongside the main race.
Pick your goal for St Albans
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around St Albans Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the St Albans Half Marathon?
- The next St Albans Half Marathon is on Sunday 13 June 2027 in St Albans, UK. It is held each June.
- Is the St Albans Half Marathon course flat?
- A closed-road route on country lanes around St Albans, starting from Verulamium Park. The organiser calls it a challenging course with hills, so expect little flat running.
- How should I train for the St Albans Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for St Albans — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
Not sure what to target? Predict your half marathon time from a recent race →
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Build for St Albans — around your actual life
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