St Albans Boxing Day parkrun

St Albans parkrun is on as usual this Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December, with the regular free 5k in Verulamium Park. It's the same Saturday morning run we're used to, just on the day after Christmas, so if you're looking for a reason to get out of the house and move a bit between the big meals, this is a good one. The organisers have also confirmed there won't be an extra Christmas Day run on Friday 25 December, so this is the one to mark in your calendar.

Verulamium Park is a big, historic spot right beside the Roman city of Verulamium, used for walks, family activity, outdoor events and community gatherings throughout the year. It's a familiar route for the local running community, and on Boxing Day it'll be just as open as any other Saturday. The 5k is free to enter, though you'll need a one-time parkrun registration and a scannable barcode if you want an official time recorded.

If you're driving in, you've got a couple of options. Verulamium Car Park is about a four-minute walk from the start, and it's £2.80 for up to three hours. If you don't mind a bit more of a stroll, Clarence Park Car Park is roughly a 24-minute walk away, and it's free on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. The run starts at 09:00 on Saturday 26 December at Verulamium Park, St Michael's Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW.