Race For Life St Albans
Mixed terrain 5K in Verulamium Park, St Albans, featuring parkland trails, open green spaces and a welcoming fundraising event for Cancer Research UK.
| Date | Sunday 12th July, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 10K |
| Location | Verulamium Park |
| Town/City | St Albans |
| Area | Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire |
| Start postcode | AL1 2DL |
| Start time | 10:00am |
Race for Life St Albans 5K is organised by Cancer Research UK and takes place in the historic surroundings of Verulamium Park. The event welcomes participants of all abilities to raise funds for life saving cancer research, with runners, joggers and walkers encouraged to complete the course at their own pace in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
The mixed terrain route is mostly on grass with a few gentle slopes, starting and finishing beside Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre. The course winds through the park's open green spaces, offering an enjoyable setting that combines natural scenery with one of St Albans' best known parks.
Marshals and event staff help provide a well organised race day, with refreshments and toilets available on site. The event welcomes pushchairs and dogs, offers wheelchair accessibility with assistance and creates an inclusive community atmosphere that has made Race for Life a popular annual event.
