SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2026
location
Front meadow,
Verulamium park,
Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL
opposite Westminster
Lodge Leisure centre
How to get here...
Verulamium Park is accessible from all major routes including M1, M25 and however please be aware that road closures and diversions will be in place from 9.30am and may affect your journey. Details of road closures are available in the maps above.
If you are planning to cycle, there is a cycle shelter available by the entrance to Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre. Please remember to bring a lock as these are public bike parking facilities.
St Albans is well connected on the local bus network with services from North London, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Luton and Watford, as well as routes to the city’s suburbs. Many services stop at St Peter's Street which is only a short walk to the Runners Village.
St Albans City Station is only 20 minutes from London! It's 15- 20 minute walk to Runners Village or taxis and buses will be in operation.
You can also use St Albans Abbey Station which is less than 5 minutes walk to the Runners Village.
If you live locally please consider walking to the park or car sharing where possible. Street/Road closures will be in place at set times throughout the day which may affect your journey.
parking
There is NO parking available for runners in Westminster Lodge or Verulamium Museum.
Access to this car park is strictly by permit only, disabled and Leisure Centre users only!
We advise runners/walkers to seek parking outside of Verulamium Park to avoid disappointment, delays and traffic congestion.​
St Columba's Limited Parking
King Harry Ln, St Albans AL3 4AW
Parking is located just a short walk from the Start/Finish area, with 120 spaces available.
Tickets will be £8 per vehicle and parking will be available from 6:00am until 6:00pm
Although there will an option to pay on the day (via card machine or cash), pre-booking is essential, as availability cannot be guaranteed.
All proceeds from this event support our Project Respond mission. For more than 30 years, St Columba’s College has been assisting schools and students in Zambia by providing vital resources and improving facilities. Funds raised last year contributed to the construction of a new school near Kapiri Mposhi.
Please note that all vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk.
Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988547552259?aff=oddtdtcreator
To see all St Albans car parks please view the council website here.