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Ricky Road Run 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Location
- Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK
- Distance
- 10 mi / 16.1 km
Ricky Road Run: 18 October 2026. Entry, the figure-of-8 Rickmansworth & Chorleywood course, charity info.
Ricky Road Run Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with 10-mile race-pace.
Ricky Road Run 2026: quick answers
When is Ricky Road Run 2026?
Ricky Road Run 2026 takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026, starting at 9:30am (42nd anniversary edition); race number collection from 8:00am.
What time does Ricky Road Run start?
Ricky Road Run starts at 9:30am (42nd anniversary edition); race number collection from 8:00am from Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA.
Where does Ricky Road Run start and finish?
Ricky Road Run starts at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA and finishes at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.
How many miles is Ricky Road Run?
Ricky Road Run is 10 miles (16.1km).
How much does Ricky Road Run cost to enter?
Entry is via the official site — UKA-affiliated £28 advance / £30 on the day; non-affiliated £30 advance / £32 on the day.
How can I track a runner at Ricky Road Run?
No live tracking app is published.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 18 October 2026
- Distance
- 10 miles / 16.1km
- Location
- Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK
- Start Point
- Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA
- Finish Point
- Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
- Start time
- 9:30am (42nd anniversary edition); race number collection from 8:00am
- Surface
- Not specified by the organizer — no trail/off-road terrain is described.
- Cut-off time
- No official cut-off time is published.
- Age requirement
- Runners must be 17 or over for the 10-mile event.
- Tracking app
- No live tracking app is published.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry is via the official site — UKA-affiliated £28 advance / £30 on the day; non-affiliated £30 advance / £32 on the day.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is first come, first served, with on-the-day entry available.
Ricky Road Run 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.
Ricky Road Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA and finishing at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Ricky Road Run flat?
No official or independent elevation-gain figure or gradient description is published for this course.
Ricky Road Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA
Start line.
Where Ricky Road Run starts and finishes
Ricky Road Run starts at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA and finishes at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
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 Ricky Road Run Route Breakdown
A "figure of 8" route starting and finishing on Shepherds Lane under the M25 bridge, taking in Chorleywood, Chalfont, and Rickmansworth, fully marshalled with four water points on course.
Ricky Road Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Ricky Road Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
24:00
Average pace / km
14:55
Ricky Road Run 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 |
Ricky Road Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ricky Road Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ricky Road Run 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyRicky Road Run Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number collected from 8:00am on the day (no advance postal packs confirmed)
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- Your own gels/fuel, since no on-course brand is confirmed
- A plan for parking well in advance — there's no on-site parking at the club
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near Chorleywood Working Men's Club for afterwards
Training Strategy for Ricky Road Run
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 is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Chorleywood Working Men's Club, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 5HA 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 9:30am start works well for most runners.
Four water points are set up on course — no gel brand is named, so carry your own fuel if needed.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein afterwards supports recovery.
Ricky Road Run Charity Places 2026
No dedicated charity-place fee or fundraising minimum is published specifically for this race — the four beneficiary charities each publish their own charity-place terms for other events, but none is confirmed for the Ricky Road Run itself.
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 Ricky Road Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ricky Road Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Ricky Road Run
Rickmansworth
Closest town to the start/finish, with rail links via the Metropolitan line.
Limited hotel choice compared to Watford.
Watford
A short drive away, with a wider range of chain hotels.
Not walkable — you'll need transport on race morning.
Travel & Logistics
Rickmansworth (Chiltern Railways Marylebone-Aylesbury line and the Metropolitan line) and Chorleywood (Metropolitan line) stations are both nearby, though the organizer doesn't publish specific race-day transport guidance.
No parking is available on-site at the club — no dedicated Park & Ride scheme is confirmed either.
Detailed road-closure information isn't published; confirmed by organizers closer to race day.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
No dedicated spectator guide is published on the official site.
No official guidance is published on moving between viewing points.
No live tracking app is published.
Ricky Road Run 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 Ricky Road Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.