Running in St Albans.
A historic Roman city and cathedral town on the River Ver, and a London commuter town on hilly ground. Verulamium Park (built on the old Roman city) and Verulam Park sit right in the centre, giving St Albans two proper green running spaces within walking distance of the station.
Runners in St Albans don't need to travel for a club: St Albans Striders is based right here.
St Albans has its own parkrun, St Albans parkrun, every Saturday at 9am — free, timed, and open to anyone.
Where people actually run around St Albans: Verulamium Park, Verulam Park, Alban Way, Ver Valley Walk (St Albans to Redbourn).
Run clubs
Home track is Abbey View Track, Verulamium Park, Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL (behind Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre). Training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings; open to all abilities.
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Verulamium Park
The city's largest park, built over the Roman city of Verulamium, with a lake, museum and flat paths — the start/finish of the St Albans Half Marathon.
Photo: David Howard, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Verulam Park
Adjoining green space along the River Ver, home to St Albans parkrun.
Alban Way
A 6.3-mile tarmacked shared-use path along the old Hatfield & St Albans railway, running from near St Albans Abbey station through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield. Fully surfaced, usable year-round, part of NCN Route 61.
Ver Valley Walk (St Albans to Redbourn)
A riverside route following the chalk-stream River Ver between St Albans and Redbourn via Redbournbury Mill; gentle gradient throughout.
Races in and around St Albans
Runners in St Albans
Common questions
Is there a running club in St Albans?
Yes — St Albans Striders.
Is there a parkrun near St Albans?
Yes — St Albans parkrun, every Saturday at 9am.
What's the terrain like for running in St Albans?
A mix, based on what's documented around St Albans: Flat parkland paths; Flat riverside parkland; Tarmac, flat, traffic-free; Riverside meadow and path.
Where do people run in St Albans?
Verulamium Park, Verulam Park, Alban Way, Ver Valley Walk (St Albans to Redbourn).
Are there any races near St Albans?
Yes — Verus tracks 4 races in or near St Albans, listed below.