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Buntingford Year End 10 2026
- Race day
- Monday, 28 December 2026
- Location
- Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK
- Distance
- 10 mi / 16.1 km
Buntingford Year End 10: 28 December 2026. Entry, the undulating bank-holiday Hertfordshire course.
Buntingford Year End 10 Race Timeline
109 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10-mile-specific training ramps up.
Buntingford Year End 10 2026: quick answers
When is Buntingford Year End 10 2026?
Buntingford Year End 10 2026 takes place on Monday, 28 December 2026, starting at 10:30am (bank holiday Monday).
What time does Buntingford Year End 10 start?
Buntingford Year End 10 starts at 10:30am (bank holiday Monday) from Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
Where does Buntingford Year End 10 start and finish?
Buntingford Year End 10 starts at Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire and finishes at Freman College, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9BT.
How many miles is Buntingford Year End 10?
Buntingford Year End 10 is 10 miles (16.1km).
How much elevation gain does Buntingford Year End 10 have?
Buntingford Year End 10 has approximately 525ft of total elevation gain. No — the official course description quotes 160m (525ft) of climbing over the 10 miles, described as "undulating" rather than flat, with the main incline on the 1.2-mile Westmill-to-Cherry Green stretch.
How much does Buntingford Year End 10 cost to enter?
Entry is via RaceBest, first come, first served (limited to 800 entries), opening 9am on 1 September 2026. 2026 pricing: £23.00 affiliated / £25.00 unaffiliated. No entry on the day.
How can I track a runner at Buntingford Year End 10?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Monday, 28 December 2026
- Distance
- 10 miles / 16.1km
- Location
- Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK
- Start Point
- Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire
- Finish Point
- Freman College, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9BT
- Start time
- 10:30am (bank holiday Monday)
- Elevation gain
- 525 ft (160m)
- Surface
- Road — a mix of roads with and without pavements, no off-road sections.
- Cut-off time
- 2.5 hours (1:00pm) — runners may continue after this, but marshals and the finish team may withdraw.
- Age requirement
- No minimum age is published.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is via RaceBest, first come, first served (limited to 800 entries), opening 9am on 1 September 2026. 2026 pricing: £23.00 affiliated / £25.00 unaffiliated. No entry on the day.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served, capped at 800 places.
Buntingford Year End 10 Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Buntingford Year End 10 Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire and finishing at Freman College, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9BT. 525 ft of total elevation gain across 10 miles.
Is Buntingford Year End 10 flat?
No — the official course description quotes 160m (525ft) of climbing over the 10 miles, described as "undulating" rather than flat, with the main incline on the 1.2-mile Westmill-to-Cherry Green stretch.
Buntingford Year End 10 Course Profile
525 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Start line.
Westmill to Cherry Green
+525ft (160m) — The main climb on the course — a 1.2-mile stretch carrying most of the race's total 160m of official climbing.
Where Buntingford Year End 10 starts and finishes
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Buntingford Year End 10 Route Breakdown
Loops through Buntingford town and out into the surrounding countryside, including an out-and-back section near Westmill where the aid station is passed twice, at 3.5 and 8 miles. The main climb is a 1.2-mile stretch from Westmill to Cherry Green.
Buntingford Year End 10 Pace Calculator & Splits
Buntingford Year End 10 Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
24:00
Average pace / km
14:55
Buntingford Year End 10 Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 18:00 | 11:11 | 55:55 | 1:51:51 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 19:30 | 12:07 | 1:00:35 | 2:01:10 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 21:00 | 13:03 | 1:05:15 | 2:10:29 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 22:30 | 13:59 | 1:09:54 | 2:19:49 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 24:00 | 14:55 | 1:14:34 | 2:29:08 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 25:30 | 15:51 | 1:19:14 | 2:38:27 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 27:00 | 16:47 | 1:23:53 | 2:47:46 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 28:30 | 17:43 | 1:28:33 | 2:57:05 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 30:00 | 18:38 | 1:33:12 | 3:06:25 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 33:00 | 20:30 | 1:42:32 | 3:25:03 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 36:00 | 22:22 | 1:51:51 | 3:43:42 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 39:00 | 24:14 | 2:01:10 | 4:02:20 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 42:00 | 26:06 | 2:10:29 | 4:20:59 | 7:00:00 |
Buntingford Year End 10 Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Buntingford Year End 10 finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Buntingford Year End 10 finish
1:26:19
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyBuntingford Year End 10 Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached per your registration instructions
- A bag for the bag drop in the Freman College hall
- Cold-weather kit for a late-December race, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own bottle, since this is a cupless event with compostable cups only
- A plan for parking — options include pay & display, the Scout hut, and nearby school car parks
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Freman College for the 12:00 trophy presentation
Training Strategy for Buntingford Year End 10
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This course has real climbs — westmill to cherry green around mile 4 — so include some hill-repeat sessions midweek rather than relying only on flat long runs.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Coach turning circle, end of Norris Way, north of Freman College, Buntingford, Hertfordshire fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
For a 10-mile race, a modest increase in carbohydrate the day or two before is enough — no need for a multi-day carb-load.
A familiar carb-based breakfast 2-3 hours before the 10:30am start works well for most runners.
Two aid stations (3.5 and 8 miles) provide compostable cups — bring your own bottle for extra fluids, and your own gels since no brand is named.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery.
Buntingford Year End 10 Charity Places 2026
There's no structured charity-place or fundraising-minimum program — entry offers a simple donation option to two named local charities rather than a guaranteed-entry fundraising scheme.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Buntingford Year End 10 for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Buntingford Year End 10 fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Buntingford Year End 10
Buntingford
Right in the town, closest to the start and finish.
Very limited hotel choice for a small Hertfordshire town.
Royston
The nearest town with a train station and more accommodation choice.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
There's no train station in Buntingford — the nearest are Royston (8 miles), and Stevenage and Ware (both 11 miles).
Marshal-directed parking via Bowling Green Lane, plus named options at pay & display (SG9 9DF), the Scout hut (SG9 9AW), Edwinstree school, Ermine Street, and Vicarage Road.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide beyond finish-area access; a trophy presentation is held at 12:00 in the Freman College hall.
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Buntingford Year End 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Buntingford Year End 10 site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.