ATW Watford Half Marathon

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5.0 · 5 reviews
Sunday 4th February 2024 Past event
09:30
Watford
£12.72–£38.16 · 3 races
Half Marathon

68 took part

Event summary

Join us for the ATW Watford Half Marathon on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, in the picturesque town of Watford, Hertfordshire. Organised by ATW, this beloved event has a rich legacy in the running community, celebrating over 40 years of inspiring runners to push their limits. Participants can tackle a scenic and undulating half marathon route that weaves through the charming country lanes of Watford, making it both a challenging and rewarding experience.

This year, the renowned Xempo pace team will be back to support runners in achieving their personal bests. Additionally, the event may serve as the Hertfordshire Half Marathon Championships, allowing eligible runners—those born in Hertfordshire or residing there for at least nine months—to compete for prestigious titles. Exciting prizes await the top three finishers in both men's and women's categories for Hertfordshire Clubs Teams. Families can also join in the fun with a 1.8km Family Fun Run in Cassiobury Park, open to all ages. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause, as the event supports the Peace Hospice Care in Watford. Sign up today and be part of this exhilarating event!

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Reviews

5.0

5 reviews

BP
Bogdan-Stefan Pascal Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Great event.Good organisation excellent weather and challenging hills! 🥳🥳🥳
LT
Laura Tannenbaum Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Very hilly but a great run.
JC
Jeff Culkin Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Great pace setters. Great run. Loved it
CD
Clive Denton Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Excellently organised and run. Some very testing hills but good fun nevertheless.
TW
Tom Welch Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Really well organised event and enjoyed the route 👍🏻

Races

  • Fun Run

    09:30

    £12.72

    Entries closed

  • Half Marathon (Group Saver Ticket - min 2 people, max 10)

    10:00

    £32.86

    Entries closed

  • Half Marathon

    10:00

    £38.16

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

This popular event has a strong history within the running community and has been taking place for over 40 years.

Those looking for a challenge can take on this scenic, undulating Half Marathon which takes you on a challenging but rewarding route through the country lanes of Watford. The Xempo pace team will be back this year to help you acheive your half marathon goals.

Historically, this event has featured the Hertfordshire Half Marathon Championships. To be eligible, you must have been born in Hertfordshire or been a resident for 9 months. If this event is chosen again for the Championships, you must state your eligibility during registration process.

Hertfordshire Vets County Championship Prizes
Prizes available for the first 3 men's and first 3 women's Hertfordshire Clubs Teams.
Men's Team: First 4 finishers to score
Women's Team: First 3 finishers to score

There will be full results on the event chip timing website both overall and by category.

The Family Fun Run is a 1.8km run open to all ages (under 8’s must be accompanied by a full paying adult) and stays within Cassiobury Park. 

This event supports the Peace Hospice Care, Watford

Location

Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7HF

15 Cassiobury Park Ave, Watford WD18 7LA, UK

ATW

ATW

ATW was started in 2011 by James Shipley - St Albans based runner and triathlete. The company started to promote and sell training plans for multiple endurance sporting disciplines. However, along the way, event organisation became a big part of the business. Today, we organise 80+ events per year and time 50+ more for other organisers, under the company Event Chip Timing. Happy racing!

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