Halstead & Essex Marathon

This popular event is hosted by Halstead Road Runners, a small club with about 140 members, and is well known and loved by runners for welcoming atmosphere and commitment to local charities. This year is especially significant as Halstead & Essex Marathon celebrates its 30th event. This award winning event was established in 1995 by Colin Richer and club members, Halstead & Essex Marathon has grown into a well-supported annual event, attracting participants from across the UK and beyond. We are delighted to have won the 2025 England Athletics East Region Community volunteer project of the year award, in recognition of the work put in by all the volunteers to make this event happen and for the benefits to the community. Last year we raised over £500 for charities. The race takes place on scenic, low-traffic roads in a beautiful region of North Essex - an area of extreme beauty with an abundance of hidden back roads amongst rolling hills, woods and farmlands. The marathon is also part of the Essex Road Running Championships series, open to runners born in Essex or who have been a resident in Essex for 9 months or longer. Current course records are 2:28:08 for men and 2:53:22 for women, with a £200 prize for record breakers.