Chelmsford Half Marathon

Timetable

• 07:00 | Race HQ and registration opens
• 08:45 | Marathon pre-race warm-up
• 08:50 | Marathon pre-race briefing (on start line)
• 09:00 | Marathon start
• 09:10 | Half Marathon pre-race warm-up
• 09:20 | Half Marathon pre-race briefing (on start line)
• 09:30 | Half Marathon start

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Runners will head out towards West Park taking the same undulating paths that they know and love. Once again, the course will take you through Writtle University before sending you out on quiet country roads towards Roxwell. Just past mile 6, the course splits. Half Marathoners will turn left and head for home.

Map

Cut off

6 hours.

Event HQ

Central Park
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0FQ
UK

By train

Central Park, which is less than half a mile from Chelmsford Railway Station, in the town centre.

Parking

There is no parking at Central Park. Competitors and spectators should park in the extensive car parks around the City Centre.

Included

• There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers
• Trophies will also be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd men and women
• Prizes for age category winners and the top male and female teams (3 to score) will be posted out to participants after the race

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

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! Katie P

A well organised race with easy access from local car parks and a scenic country paths and small roads route. Fiona S

A fantastic event with great support around the course!! Mark B

Fantastic event! The marshals,bag drop team and everyone involved were excellent! Great atmosphere, very well organized. Great clear Comms before and after the event. Paul M

A great route for a road marathon - right out into the countryside- no real hills to worry about - the lap part is character building. Great amount of supporters out on the route - will definitely do again. Highlight was the power up sheep 🤣🤣 Lizzie C

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Running for a Cause 

This race is a major fundraising event for Little Havens Children's Hospice, providing specialist care and support for babies, children and young people living with complex or incurable conditions. By entering the race, becoming a Havens Hero and thanks to your donations, you contribute to helping families make every day of their lives count. In 2025, you helped to raise an incredible grand total of £53,082.82 for this special cause!

HEROES Race Entry

If you select to register for the race on a HAVENS HEROES ticket, then your entry will include a £16 donation to Little Havens. This additional contribution could cover the cost of providing half an hour of essential care at the hospice, making a real difference to a child or young person in need. It's the small things that make the biggest difference. 

Entry fees