GAP factor 1.7% slower than flat · net elevation -5 m
Decision summary
Lower than 10% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for St Albans Half Marathon 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The St Albans Half Marathon 5K route has 84 m of ascent, 89 m of descent and an estimated 1.7% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The St Albans Half Marathon 5K route starts at Front meadow, Verulamium Park, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL and finishes at Verulamium Park, St Albans (Runners Village). Underfoot, expect a trail course. The setting includes parkland and lakeside. 5K route runs around Verulamium Park.
Secure baggage area available in the Runners Village free of charge. Road closures and diversions are in place from 9.30am on race day; the 10K is run on closed roads. Pace makers provided for a selection of finish times.
Its normalised GAP factor is 1.7% slower than a flat course, with about 84 m of total ascent.