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Verulamium Park, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL
Race for Life St Albans 5k 2026 is a fundraising 5 kilometre community event organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants of all abilities can walk, jog or run to raise money for life‑saving cancer research as part of the Race for Life series. The event takes place on Sunday 12 July 2026 at Verulamium Park in St Albans with a confirmed start time of 11:00. Entries are for adults aged 18 and over and full event information and registration are published on the official event page.
The course begins and finishes on the field adjacent to Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre and is predominantly on grass with a few gentle slopes, offering a scenic park setting. The 5K is suitable for walkers and runners and is accompanied by a family‑friendly atmosphere, with spectators welcome and a post‑race picnic/social gathering in the park. Practical arrival details include nearby public transport links, recommended city centre car parks and Blue Badge parking at Westminster Lodge. Exact start location and logistics are provided by the organiser on the official event page.
