Hitchin 5K
5K road race on a fast, flat two lap course through Hitchin town centre, passing the historic market square and local landmarks.
| Date | Sunday 27th September, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K |
| Terrain | Road |
| Course Profile | Flat |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | Hitchin High Street |
| Town/City | Hitchin |
| Area | Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire |
| Start postcode | SG5 1AY |
| Start time | 9:00am |
Results Organiser
The Hitchin Town Centre 5K is a popular road race through the heart of the historic Hertfordshire market town. Starting on Hitchin High Street, the route takes runners past the market square, riverside paths and local landmarks, creating a distinctive town centre setting for this community running event.
Runners complete two 2.5K laps on a fast and predominantly flat course, crossing the river before heading past Windmill Hill and around Payne's Park. The marked and marshalled route, together with chip timing, makes the Hitchin 5K well suited to runners chasing a quick time as well as those taking on the distance as a personal challenge.
The compact two lap format gives spectators plenty of opportunities to support runners around the course and adds to the lively race day atmosphere. Every finisher receives a medal, with prizes for leading runners and age categories adding a competitive element to the event.
Location
Results
| Results | Status |
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| 2026 results | Organiser |
| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Organiser |
| 2022 results | Organiser |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
