The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k

Much Hadham, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k, 5k & 1K is organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School and sponsored by Nockolds Solicitors. The next edition is scheduled for 5 July 2026 at Jobbers Wood, Great Hadham Road, Much Hadham, Herts SG10 6FB. The event is a community fundraising race supporting the Mitre Fund, with funds directed towards new school community sports facilities. The races are run on traffic-free roads through East Hertfordshire villages.

Races, course and facilities

  • 10 km - professionally measured road race
  • 5 km - professionally measured road race
  • 1 km - on-site children’s race, free for under 11s on the day

The 10k and 5k start and finish at Jobbers Wood sports ground and pavilion and follow a circuit through country lanes to Much Hadham and back. Courses are chip timed and contain some undulation. Race packs are available for collection the day before or on the event morning. Amenities include an organised warm-up, refreshments, tea and coffee, pre-run snacks, and free parking on site. Awards include trophies for top three men and women, age-category first places (over 40, 50, 60), and best running club team for 5k and 10k. All runners receive a specially designed finisher’s T-shirt or may choose to have a tree planted in their name. Volunteers and marshals are welcomed to assist on the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
1k Mitre Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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