Event

Hertfordshire Half Marathon 2026

Run 4 Cancer at the Hertforshire Half Marathon / 10K and help British families living with cancer. We have a range of subsidised charity places available. Simply click the link below and sign up.

  • Access all rides after the event
  • Help families living with cancer
  • Low minimum sponsorship
  • Suitable for all the family

Hertfordshire Half Marathon 2026

Run 4 Cancer in this year’s Hertfordshire Half Marathon and 10K!  This incredibly popular running event takes place in the stunning village of Old Knebworth and the grounds of Knebworth House.  This exciting event offers runners of all abilities a memorable race experience thanks to its scenic  route through the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.

Whether you’re tackling the Half Marathon or the 10K, you’ll enjoy a fantastic race-day atmosphere, excellent support from marshals and clear route markings. It’s the perfect autumn challenge for seasoned runners aiming for a new PB or first timers stepping out for the first time.  All runners, irrespective of distance receive a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results and a series of post race goodies!

Date

  • 1 November 2026

The Route(s)

The Half Marathon course (21.1 Km) winds through a series of tarmacked roads and paths with gentle undulating profiles. The total evelation for the course is 218 metres.  The 10K course utilises many of the same paths but with a small evelation of 91 metres.

Already Have Your Own Place?

If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted!  We can fully support you with a training plan and a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest… perfect for both training in and also for race day!  Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away!  Thank you.

Apply For Your Race Place

We have a number of subsidised places available. We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people.  To reserve your Run 4 Cancer place, please get in touch using the form below.  Many thanks for your support!

Event Date

01 November 2026

Event Time: 10:00 am
Registration Fee: See Below
Minimum Sponsorship: See Below

Run 4 Cancer - About Us

Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.

Helping Families Living With Cancer

By joining Run 4 Cancer you will be directly helping families affected by cancer.
With your help we can help many more families like this. Thank you.

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