2 races
Event overview
The race is hugely popular among runners, and comes highly recommended for its great course, great atmosphere, enthusiastic marshals, the event village and being well organised.
It is a major fundraising event for Havens Hospices. Entries will help support this remarkable charity and provide palliative nursing and supportive care to children, young people and adults living with complex or incurable conditions in Essex.
Event photos
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Park
- Toilets
Event HQ
Central Park
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0FQ
UK
Race HQ
Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ
By train
Central Park, which is less than half a mile from Chelmsford Railway Station, in the town centre.
- Bring your own cup
- Plastic bottle free
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.
Its a great race and very well organised and hope to complete again. Simon S
Recommended as a first marathon as mostly flat and well organised with very encouraging marshalls. Jason W
It was my 7th marathon and I'm glad I did it as it was very enjoyable running in the beautiful countryside setting! The road signs and marshalls were incredibly helpful! Priscilla P
The medal is great and the event went very smoothly. Richard B
Quite possibly my favourite race and I would definitely do it again, no question! Matt C
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
Races at event
- Sun 12 Oct
- #1 of 2
Half Marathon
09:30
Age 17 & over
£30-£44.50
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- #2 of 2
Marathon
09:00
Age 18 & over
£46-£62.50
- 26.2 miles road running