All three of our fabulous new routes will be sharing a Start from Castle Green, right in the heart of Hereford City Centre, and winding their different ways to The Shell Store in Rotherwas.

Start: Our new Start location is a great space centrally located close with easy access and good links to several parking options.  Roads around Castle Green will be closing from 0900am to allow for a safe start so do make sure you plan your journey and give yourself plenty of time to walk to the Start.

Finish: Our new Finish location is located on the edge of Hereford with excellent access to footpaths and cycle paths.  Coffee Cart at The Shell Store will be open so your supporters can have the best views of the finishing straight will enjoying delicious treats.  Please note that access to The Shell Store from the City Centre will need to be done from the Straight Mile side as a section of the Holme Lacy Road will be closed to keep participants safe.

Parking: We do ask that you consider your route to this event and please do car share or use public transport wherever possible.  There is parking available in the following car parks; Gaol Street – 130 spaces, St Martins – 116 spaces, Town Hall – 47 spaces and Bath Street – 76 spaces. Please make sure to check parking charge rates before you travel as these vary across these sites. There are also more than 100 free parking spaces at The Shell Store where all of our races will finish.

Thank you so much for being part of RUN Hereford – whether you are at the start of your running journey focusing on 5km, stepping up to 10km, or even committing to the challenge that is the half marathon we appreciate all of you and are ever grateful for your support.

Participants will have everything they need for an enjoyable run including; multiple water stations (distance depending), post run snacks, post run massage and supportive crowds & marshals.

Participants will enjoy closed roads throughout the route.

Every RUN Hereford finisher will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate your achievement!

10k runners will enjoy closed roads throughout the route.

Start time: 09:15 AM
Prices: From £24 (affiliated) / £26 (unaffiliated)

Route: The new 10K route will take you past the sights of the City before heading our along the river to the countryside. The route map is available to view here.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 15 years old on race day.

Half Marathon runners will enjoy closed roads throughout the route.

Start time: 09:30 AM
Prices: From £30 (affiliated) / £32 (unaffiliated)

Route: The Half Marathon route takes you past the sights of the City before you head out along the river to the quiet countryside. The route map is available to view here.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 17 years old on race day.

Challenge yourself to a PB while completing your Couch to 5K journey.

Start time: 9.45am
Prices: From £16 (affiliated) / £18 (unaffiliated)

Route: Route: Our new route is super flat so we really hope you’ll enjoy the sights of the City before heading out around the river and over to Rotherwas. The route map is available to view here.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 11 years old on race day.

To ensure the safest environment for all participants we have arranged the following road closures across the morning & early afternoon;

St Owen Street – will be closed in its entirety from 9am until the last runners have exited Castle Green and passed Offas Street.

Holme Lacy Road – at the junction with Winston Road and up to the Straight Mile from 9am until the last runners have turned off Holme Lacy Rd on to the Greenway.

Hampton Park Road – at the junction with Eign Road, before the railway bridge, all the way to Mordiford Bridge.  Access on to this road will be restricted at all joining roads until all runners are clear.

Diversions will be in place, with marshals on hand to answer any queries and allow access to and from homes and businesses as and when it is deemed safe to do so.

Following our inaugural City Edition RUN event our runners gave us great feedback on the fabulous support they received from spectators along the route, and we know they would appreciate your backing this year as they return to the streets.

We are sorry for any inconvenience the road closures may cause and would like to thank the local community for their support and understanding.

If you have any queries, please contact Race Director: Amy Johnson on 01432 851 000

Could you be one of our top fundraisers?

Getting sponsored to complete your RUN not only means a lot to the Hospice but will help to keep you motivated in your training & on the day itself.

Click below for the RUN Hereford online sponsorship page and if you’d like any more help with this then please don’t hesitate to contact us or join our RUN group on Facebook for ideas and tips from fellow runners!

Participants that raise more than £120 will receive a RUN Hereford branded technical t-shirt – Mock up coming soon!

Is there a baggage drop?

Yes, you can drop off a bag at the Start and collect it at the Finish. Your bag must be clearly labeled with the baggage tag attached to the bottom of your running bib. Please note that baggage drop-off closes at 9:00 AM to allow the vehicle to leave the site. All items must be collected by 2:00 PM.

Do I need to register on the day?

No, you do not need to register on the day. Your timing chip will automatically activate when you cross the Start line—there is no need to check in.

Will my race bib have my name on it?

If you register before 3^rd APRIL then yes, your bib will have your name printed on it.  All entries after this point will have plain bibs whether posted or collected.

When is the last date to receive my bib by post?

Anyone who enters before 15^th APRIL will receive their bib in the post.  Everyone else will collect on the day.

Can I wear headphones during the race?

You may ONLY wear bone conducting headphones – even though road closures will be in place this ruling is to allow for easy communication with marshals/emergency services should it be required.

Can I change my race distance?

Yes, subject to availability.  Wherever possible please contact the events team on events@smhospicehereford.org to make this change in advance of the event day.  Otherwise, please go to the On the Day Collection point and the event team will be able to help you.

Are there water stations along the route?

Yes! Water stations are available along the route:

• 5K – 1 station
• 10K – 2 stations
• Half Marathon – 4 stations (2 of which also provide energy gels)

Can I run in support of another charity?

Yes! If you’d like to support another local charity through RUN Hereford, please contact Amy at ajohnson@smhospicehereford.org. A limited number of free places are available for each distance.