Running in Hertford.
The county town of Hertfordshire, on the River Lea and River Beane, with riverside commons and the New River Path giving it a walkable, run-friendly core.
Hertford has its own running club — Hertford Running Club — meeting locally rather than in a neighbouring town.
Hertford has its own parkrun, Hertford junior parkrun, every Saturday at 9am — free, timed, and open to anyone.
Where people actually run around Hertford: Hartham Common, River Lea / New River Path (Hertford to Ware), Hertford Castle Park & Gardens.
Run clubs
Meets at Salisbury Square, HQ at Hertford House Hotel, Parliament Square: Tuesdays 6pm, Thursdays 7pm, Sundays 9am. Free, volunteer-run, England Athletics #RunTogether affiliated.
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Hartham Common
Riverside common on the edge of Hertford; home to Hertford junior parkrun, two-lap grass/trail loop.
River Lea / New River Path (Hertford to Ware)
Route from Hartham Common along the River Lea, over Hertford Lock and King's Mead, joining the New River Path towards Ware.
Hertford Castle Park & Gardens
Small (4.5-acre) town-centre park with paths, currently subject to a Heritage Fund regeneration.
Races in and around Hertford
Runners in Hertford
Common questions
Is there a running club in Hertford?
Yes — Hertford Running Club.
Is there a parkrun near Hertford?
Yes — Hertford junior parkrun, every Saturday at 9am.
What's the terrain like for running in Hertford?
A mix, based on what's documented around Hertford: grass and trail, flat riverside common; flat towpath and riverside path; town-centre park paths.
Where do people run in Hertford?
Hartham Common, River Lea / New River Path (Hertford to Ware), Hertford Castle Park & Gardens.
Are there any races near Hertford?
Yes — Verus tracks 12 races in or near Hertford, listed below.