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Runs in Essex in March 2026

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An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
  • Sun 8 Mar 2026
  • £33-£35
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester Half Marathon

An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent
This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £16-£27
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 10K and 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £32-£34
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Essex 20

The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • 20 miles road running + 195 ft ascent
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Brentwood Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running

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