Before securing your place, click here to read our Terms & Conditions
Exclusive DENS registration fee – £25 (usually £35)
Minimum sponsorship – £100 (that’s just £10 from 10 friends!)
Why take on the Hemel Hempstead 10k for DENS?
At DENS, we really appreciate everyone who chooses to fundraise for us. As part of our fantastic team of runners, you will receive:
🎽 Limited-edition DENS Hemel Hempstead 10k running top (limited to first 50 spaces)
🏅 Unique Hemel Hempstead 10k finisher medal
📷 Free race photos
🌟 Goodie bag
💪 Fundraising pack and training plan
🙌 A dedicated fundraiser from our team to help with any queries you have, including full support with your fundraising
💛 In addition, you will receive updates of DENS’ work throughout to keep you motivated to reach your target
All funds raised goes towards supporting local people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.
Before securing your place, click here to read our Terms & Conditions
Frequently asked questions
It’s a 10k run, and it starts at 9am on Sunday 17th May 2026. What is the distance of the run and what time does it start?
Elevation – 137mWhat is the terrain like on the routes?
Laps – 2
Terrain – Road. The course is set on closed roads with undulating tarmac paths.
Click here for full Strava route.
An exclusive DENS place is only £25 (£10 saving) and includes: Your registration fee helps towards the running costs of the event. All sponsorship and donations made go directly to help vulnerable people in our community, so we really need your support. After registering for the event, please click here and follow the instructions to set up a JustGiving fundraising page. The event starts and finishes outside Riverside Shopping Centre, where there is a paid car park. There are also several paid car parks nearby, which can be seen at www.parkopedia.com. The nearest train station is Hemel Hempstead, which is a 20-minute walk to the start. Runners aged 15 and over. Spectators of all ages are more than welcome. We advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start and finish. We welcome buggy runners and wheelchair athletes, and simply ask that you remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake them. While we adore our four-legged friends, we regret to inform you that dogs aren’t allowed for both runners and spectators at this event. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. There will be portable toilets in the event village and water provided at roughly the 2k and 7k points of the race. There will also be water available at the finish along with your post-race goodies and medal. There will be an informal bag drop within the event village for you to leave any belongings during the race. Please ensure your label is attached to your bag before dropping it off with our marshals. Anything left within the bag drop is left at your own risk. Please click here for the DENS terms and conditions. Send an email to fundraising@dens.org.uk or call us on 01442 800268, and our friendly team will be happy to help. How much does it cost to book and what’s included?
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