Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

Southern England

Type:Sporting Events

Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ

Tel: 01797229955

Participants running on course

About

This award winning race is hugely popular amongst runners and comes highly recommended for it's great course, race day atmosphere, enthusiastic marshals and well-appointed event village. Both the marathon and half marathon are accurately measured courses and often used as a good for age qualifying event. Both courses are undulating and run through the tree lined avenues of Central park out onto the rural country lanes.

Race Highlights
• Accurately measured courses
• Pacers for both distances (subject to availability)
• Great alternative to a mass participation Autumn marathon
• Choice of two distances
• Friendly atmosphere and huge support from the Havens Hospices marshals
• Racecheck Silver Award winner as voted by our runners

What's Included
• Bespoke medal
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
• Well appointed event village

Book Tickets

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (11 Oct 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday09:00 - 15:30

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