ATW Hatfield 5

Event HQ

The Forum Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AB
UK

Overview

The fastest 5 miler around (3rd fastest time in the UK 2022!)

The race starts at The Forum, on the Herts University Campus, before heading along the pavements of college lane. After two sweeping bends, you are on The Alban Way, one of the most popular running routes in Hatfield and St Albans.

You will turn onto Wilkins Green Lane, and follow it to the end where you will have only completed 3 metres of climbing!After crossing the Alban Way you'll join Smallford Lane and another sweeping corner will take you onto Sleapcross Gardens, before meandering onto the super-flat and straight A414 footpath.

Taking the footpath onto Comet Way, you'll head back to the final mile, along the Alban Way and back into race HQ, having finished one of the fastest 5 mile courses in the UK!

Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:

Summary

• Recycling bins
• Recycling gets separated from general waste
• Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
• Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
• The choice of paper cups at water stations
• Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
• 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
• Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events

Included

• Free event photos
• custom designed medal
• Finish line snacks and goodies 

This a great event- the support from the marshals was fab and the course was nice and flat. This is a popular race but because it was so well organised, everything seemed to go very smoothly and getting my number at registration was super quick- I will definitely be back next year :) Danielle H

Another great ATW event, nice local race with plenty of parking, facilities and the option to hide inside to avoid the November chill. Great enthusiastic marshals, well sign posted and overall a great run. It really is fast and it’s lovely that’s it’s a race for all abilities. Definitely recommend! Petra W

A great event. Really friendly atmosphere. Fast course, well signposted and marshalled. Recommend to anyone from elites to fun runners. Easy free parking. Indoor toilets and portaloos. Couldn't fault the organisation for this race. Nick C

Such a good event! Would do it again. Antonia J

Super fast - definitely a PB course!! Russell B

Well organised event on a great course. David G

Superb race, for beginners and elite. Nice and flat with lots of free parking. Stephen H

Another brilliant event from ATW, always run their events as the medals are the best & always well organised. Louise

Such a fun race, great atmosphere and support from the marshals! The course is very flat and I was absolutely ecstatic to have got a new PB! I will definitely be back next year 🏃‍♀️ Danielle H

Love this local race, this was my 4th time doing it and it was as fab as always :) Shahinara C

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