JOIN US FOR THE FRED HUGHES 10 MILES RACE

The Fred Hughes 10 is a well established local race, organised by St Albans Striders running club since 1985. The race is held on the rolling country lanes of Bedmond in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It’s ideal for those looking to kick start their spring marathon training or make the step up from 10k.

This year, the Fred Hughes 10 also hosts the Hertfordshire Senior County Championships

Date: 18th January 2026

Location: St Columba’s College, King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4AW
 

Start Time: 9.30 AM (competitors must be able to complete the course in 2hrs 15mins)

Distance: 10 miles

Minimum Age: 18yrs. Age as at 18/01/2026

Open to: Solo Runners

Entry Fee: £23.00 per person (UKA Affiliated) or £25.00 (Unaffiliated). A 6% booking fee will also be added at the checkout.

Entry Limit: 1200 (No entries on the day)

Timing: Chip Timing provided by Event Chip Timing

UKA Licence: #30191

If you have any queries about the race, please get in touch at fh10@stalbansstriders.com

Course

The course starts and a finishes on the green opposite Waitrose on King Harry Lane, St Albans. This is a short walk from the race HQ at St Columba's College. The route is on paved footpaths and undulating country lanes with several challenging hills. The route is open to vehicle traffic and headphones will not be permitted. A copy of the below route map can be downloaded here.

We also have a fully measured alternative course that has been used on several years. A copy of the alternative 2 lap course can be downloaded here.

Prizes

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top placed male and female finishers. There are also trophies for vets age group winners

The race also hosts the Hertfordshire Senior County Championships event. The top three eligible runners and teams will be awarded after the open race awards. To be eligible to be included you must either have been born in Hertfordshire or have been a resident in Hertfordshire for at least the last 9 months. You cannot enter the County Championships of more than one county in a calendar year. You must declare you are eligible as part of the registration process.
 

Results

Chip timing for the race is provided by Event Chip Timing.

Previous Fred Hughes 10 results can be found here
 

Photos

Photos for the 2026 Fred Hughes 10 will be posted below when available: