The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

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Returning for its 7th year even bigger and better, be part of this major sporting event that takes you around Chelmsford and into the Essex countryside. Rise to the challenge and join over 1000 runners in support of Havens Hospice. Come for the epic race, lively atmosphere, and bespoke medal.
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Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sun, 16 Oct 2022
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford CM1 1EH, UK
Start times
Sun, 16 Oct 2022
Marathon:
9:00am |
Half Marathon:
9:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£44 - £46
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£30 - £32
Route information
A major fundraising event for Havens Hospice, this year is even more important. Entries will help support this wonderful charity in their work to provide palliative nursing and supportive care to adults, young people, and children living with complex or incurable conditions across Essex.
This event is definitely one to add to your racing calendar, with a single lap course on road and tarmac paths.
This almost completely flat route starts and finishes in Central Park, making the whole course a scenic rural route, undulating through nearby countryside and quaint villages in North Essex.
The race has a stunning finish line, down an avenue of autumn trees in Central Park. The race draws a large crowd, with many supporters and friendly marshals on the route to cheer you on, so sign up early to make sure you don't miss out!
*Aid stations and finish-line goodies are subject to COVID-19 regulations at the time of the race.
What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • Technical T-shirt
  • Aid stations
  • Chip-timed results
  • Finish-line goodies
  • Trophies for winners and leading age categories
  • Race pacers
  • Family-friendly entertainment
  • Bag drop
  • Trade stands
Train
How to get there
Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford CM1 1EH, UK
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Race HQ
Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JJ
Race Start
Shire Hall, City Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH
By Train
Shire Hall, the start location, is a short walk from Chelmsford Railway Station, and Race HQ is less than half a mile from Chelmsford Railway Station.
Event day logistics
09:00 Marathon and Half Marathon start
17:00 Cut-off time
It is recommended you arrive at least 45 minutes before the start time to ensure plenty of time to complete the registration process and warm up.
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 17 and older to enter the Half Marathon and 18 and older to enter the Marathon.
Race Packs
Entrants who have entered in good time will have their race packs sent in the post 10 days before event day.
Those who have entered in the 10 days before race day will collect their race pack at registration on the day of the event.
If your race pack hasn’t arrived, head to the registration desk at race HQ and you can be issued with a new one.
A full set of race instructions will be sent via email before the event.
Crowds
Spectator Info
Spectators are welcome! With family-friendly entertainment and great viewing of the finish line, this event is perfect for spectators.
FAQs
Is there parking at The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon?
Please note that there are no parking facilities and no drop off point at Central Park and you must use one of the City Centre car parks.
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Do finishers of The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon receive a medal?
All runners will receive a bespoke medal on completion of the race.
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Where can I find my results for the Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon?
Race times will be posted to www.nice-work.org.uk after the race, as well as being emailed to participants with a valid email address.
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Is there somewhere I can leave my bag during The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon?
Yes, there will be a dedicated bag drop at the event site.
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Who are Havens Hospice?
Havens Hospice provide palliative nursing and supportive care to adults, young people and children living with complex or incurable conditions across Essex. The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon helps fundraise for their efforts as your entry fee will help support their work. For more information on their amazing work please visit: https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1ELLdzAs-a9M7SaZ--EClDqlbj4MokS10rbyxKMa9EfWgxfRzvuOlnLnQ
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Is there a cut-off time for The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon?
Yes, there is a cut-off time of 8 hours. Please ensure you can complete your race distance within this time frame.
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Is there a minimum age requirement to enter The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon?
Runners must be 17 years and over on race day to enter the Half Marathon, and 18 years and over on race day to enter the Marathon.
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4.5
146 reviews
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3.3
Did the race in 2022
It clearly says on the page advertising the race that it is an “almost completely flat route”….I can confirm that it is totally not flat! Lots of hills, some of which go on for over 1 km.Route is too narrow at the start. Would make sense to let the marathon runners go off first.Also confusion at the start with people getting t-shirts and collecting race numbers at the same time.Otherwise, very pretty route and Marshall’s were great
carl
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Fantastically organised event and great t-shirt. Highly recommend to anyone, especially those who enjoy countryside views.
brian
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Overall enjoyed the course but was congested at the beginning and struggled to get past slower runners until mile 2.
benn
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3.7
Did the race in 2022
Well organised and marshaled. Great atmosphere at the start and in the park at 3miles/the end. Bit quiet outside of that but the marshals offered great encouragement, and there were plenty of them. Could've maybe done with it being clearer in the race village as to where the start was (maybe this led to the starting delay?). Quite tight for the first 1.5 miles - congested course. Could the Marathoners/Half-Marathoners start separately to ease congested? Beautiful scenery on course.
juliet
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Ive run the Marathon and the half twice. Great route, the half is slightly uphill to 8 miles but it makes for a lovely downhill finish. T Shirt quality a great improvement this year, just not sure why they gave them out at the start as this caused big issues for those collecting race day numbers from the same place. First year I ran the half, GPS made everyones runs very slightly short of 13.1. This year, the turn around point was further up the road....and GPS made the distance well over 13.1...maybe somewhere in the middle next year or no one will ever get a PB! Overall, its one of my favourite events and I'd def take part again. Thank you.
emma
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Great Marshall's, lovely atmosphere
clive
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
Late start due to problems at registration. Too many people/too few staff
florin gabriel
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
It was amazing experience for my first ever Marathon, finished in 3h 22min.
gavin
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Very enjoyable and well organised
michael
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
The only minus point was that the start was delayed by 15 minutes; this is the second Nice Work event I have done this year that hasn’t started on time
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