Running in Huntingdon.
The historic county town of the former Huntingdonshire, on the River Great Ouse. Chartered by King John in 1205, birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, and today a commuter/market town with the medieval Old Bridge, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, and one of England's largest surviving flood meadows (Portholme) on its doorstep.
Huntingdon doesn't have a running club of its own. The nearest is Huntingdonshire Athletics Club (Hunts AC) in St Ives (One Leisure St Ives Outdoor athletics track), about 6 miles away — close enough for a regular session if you're happy to travel for it.
Huntingdon has its own parkrun, Huntingdon parkrun, every Saturday at 9am — free, timed, and open to anyone. A Jubilee junior parkrun also runs on Sundays at Jubilee Park, Kings Ripton Road.
Where people actually run around Huntingdon: Portholme Meadow, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Ouse Valley Way.
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Portholme Meadow
A 106-hectare (257-acre) Site of Special Scientific Interest and Lammas meadow between Huntingdon and Godmanchester — one of the largest such meadows in England. Accessible on foot from Mill Common, Huntingdon, or via the Ouse Valley Way from Godmanchester.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Country park on Brampton Road, Huntingdon — home to Huntingdon parkrun. Mix of unsurfaced bridleway, grass and hard-surfaced paths through parkland.
Ouse Valley Way
A 150-mile waymarked long-distance path following the River Great Ouse from Syresham (Northamptonshire) to King's Lynn (Norfolk); passes directly through Huntingdon along with Godmanchester, St Ives and St Neots.
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Common questions
Is there a running club in Huntingdon?
Not one based in Huntingdon itself yet — the nearest is Huntingdonshire Athletics Club (Hunts AC) in St Ives (One Leisure St Ives Outdoor athletics track).
Is there a parkrun near Huntingdon?
Yes — Huntingdon parkrun, every Saturday at 9am.
What's the terrain like for running in Huntingdon?
A mix, based on what's documented around Huntingdon: Flat grass meadow, can be wet/flooded seasonally; Mixed bridleway, grass, hard path; Mixed riverside path, some sections incomplete/informal.
Where do people run in Huntingdon?
Portholme Meadow, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Ouse Valley Way.
Are there any races near Huntingdon?
None confirmed in the immediate area yet — see the full Cambridgeshire race calendar for what's within reach.