ATW St Albans Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run
Sun 8 Jun 2025 St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Half Marathon, 5K & Fun Run

A community-focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

4 races

  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

1.5 Mile Fun Run

09:15

All ages

£10

  • 1.5 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

5K

08:00

Age 11 & over

£19-£21

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£37-£39

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

Walking Half Marathon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£25

  • 13.1 miles walking

Event overview

Welcome to a great day out! A.K.A the #icelollyrun

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon (a.k.a #icelollyrun) aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

Those looking for a challenge can take on the scenic Half Marathon or Walking Half, which takes you on a challenging but rewarding closed-road route through the country lanes of St Albans.

The 5K is open to everyone over 11 and takes you on a route around Verulamium Park. You’ll still experience the great atmosphere we are famous for, and help to support local charities and organisations!

The brand new closed road 10K is open to everyone over the age of 15.

The Family Fun Run is open to all ages however children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket. Please note the Family Fun Run is not chip-timed.

Highlights

  • Community-focused day of running and family fun
  • Run, walk and choose the challenge to suit you
  • Explore the vast Verulamium Park and country lanes
  • Food, drinks, fun fair and ice lollies!

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Wheelchair users

Wheelchairs

The half marathon is suitable for wheelchair users.

Team Challenge

Gather a team of 3 or more colleagues to take on the half marathon or 5K event together whilst fundraising for your chosen charity!

The winning company will get a £250 donation for their chosen charity.

Why take part?

Entrants of the SA LAW Challenge will receive an exclusive wristband to enter the SA Law Challenge Zone! It will have the best view of the start and finish line, as well as private toilets, outdoor seating and garden games to keep you entertained.

This is a great opportunity to raise money for your chosen charity, and create an active workforce. Colleagues can train together and those not running can help to fundraise. Plus, take advantage of promotional opportunities through local news and advertising via the website.

Primary school challenge

Complete a mile a day, then once you've ran the Fun Run you will have completed your own half marathon! Plus win an award too.

Timetable

  • 06:30 | Race number collection is available from this time
  • There will be a big stage, pre-race warm up before each event
  • Gather at the start line 10-15 minutes before your event

Spectators

There are three spectator viewing places along the route. There's also lots of space along the finish line for your family to cheer you on from.The best view of the start/finish line will be from the VIP garden. You can buy spectator VIP passes too.

  • Bag storage
  • Park

Event HQ

Verulamium Park
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3JE
UK

Parking

Parking available in St Albans City Centre Car Parks:

  • Premier Foods, Centrium
  • St Columba’s College
  • St Albans District Council Offices
  • Drovers Way/Russell Avenue multi-storeys

 

By road

Verulamium Park is accessible from all major routes including M1, M25 and however please be aware that road closures and diversions will be in place from 9.30am and may affect your journey.

By bike

If you are planning to cycle, there is a cycle shelter available by the entrance to Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre. Please remember to bring a lock as these are public bike parking facilities.

By bus

St Albans is well connected on the local bus network with services from North London, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Luton and Watford, as well as routes to the city’s suburbs. Many services stop at St Peter's Street which is only a short walk to the Runners Village. 

By rail

St Albans City Station is only 20 minutes from London! It's 15- 20 minute walk to Runners Village or taxis and buses will be in operation. You can also use St Albans Abbey Station which is less than 5 minutes walk to the Runners Village.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

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

It's an annual event for us and we always love the atmosphere. Rav D

First time I've done the St Albans half marathon in almost 20 years and I absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was great, the marshals were helpful and supportive and there were plenty of water stations. I felt it was well organised and the course was really beautiful in places. There's no getting around the fact that it's a testing course but if you're up for the challenge it's a fantastic event to be part of. Highly recommend x Georgie R

The best race ever, the team ATW was amazing on every aspect, I would run this race again, and again, and again...Well done, guys! Gabriel P

First time running St. Albans half. Great event. Very challenging route. I’ll be definitely doing it again next year. Barbara M

Great Day. Great Organisation. Great event. Pat D

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

1.5 Mile Fun Run

09:15

All ages

£10

  • 1.5 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

5K

08:00

Age 11 & over

£19-£21

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£37-£39

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 4
Verulamium Park, St Albans

Walking Half Marathon

07:30

Age 17 & over

£25

  • 13.1 miles walking