Expected October 2027
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Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside. This award-winning race offers both marathon and half marathon distances on accurately measured, undulating courses through beautiful countryside.
Accurately measured courses
Tree-lined avenues of Central Park
Rural country lanes through Essex countryside
Undulating but manageable terrain
Start / Finish
Central Park, Chelmsford
Central Park, Chelmsford
Terrain
Route
Getting There
What to bring
Bone conducting headphones only
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Event village
Pacers for both distances (subject to availability)
Racecheck Silver Award quality
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The event features an event village, secure bag storage, toilets, cafe facilities, traders, and spectator areas.
Yes, there are pacers for both distances, subject to availability.
The event is plastic bottle free, encourages bringing your own cup, has public transport links, recycling facilities, and follows a sustainability policy to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible.
Yes, both courses are accurately measured and often used as good for age qualifying events.
The event has a friendly atmosphere with huge support from marshals (many from Havens Hospices), enthusiastic spectators, and a well-appointed event village creating a positive race day experience.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Expected October 2027
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