Chelmsford Half Marathon
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Event
Chelmsford Race Weekend includes the Chelmsford Half Marathon on 1 March 2026. The event is a road-closed running event in Chelmsford, Essex. The course is measured by the Association of UK Course Measures and the race is UK Athletics registered. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.1 from 199 reviews.
Distances and entry
- Half Marathon: open to entrants aged 17 and over; price range £50.00 to £107.00.
- 10K: open to entrants aged 15 and over; price range £20.00 to £90.00.
- 5K: open to entrants aged 11 and over; price range £18.00 to £75.00.
Entries for 2026 are open. The first 500 entries in the first 24 hours receive a 50% discount. The organiser has staged several ticket release allocations with specified prices and discounts.
What is included
Entries include a fully signposted course (300+ signs), XXL metal medal, chip timing, water stations on course, snacks at the finish, and professional photographers provided on a complementary basis. There is entertainment on course and a festival music stage at the finish village. First aid, security teams, and stewards are provided. Event infrastructure and traffic management are in place, including an impact protection lorry, 8 traffic vans, 10 traffic operatives, 2000 road cones, and 200 traffic signs.
Location and logistics
The start and finish are at Anglia Ruskin University, CM1 1SQ, outside the Student Union Building. There is no parking at Anglia Ruskin University. Event build requires a one week build team and 75+ staff on event day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
