Colchester Half Marathon
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Event details
The Colchester Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 8 March 2026. The race is a half marathon of 13.1 miles and is open to entrants aged 17 and over on that date. The event supports The Robin Cancer Trust. Entry fees are shown as between £33 and £35. Entries close when the event reaches capacity and on-the-day entries will not be accepted.
Course, facilities and extras
The route starts and finishes at the JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP, and runs through Colchester city centre and surrounding country lanes. The course is described as an undulating road route and is accurately measured. Thousands of spectators commonly line the streets. The event includes an event village and volunteer support. Organisers list included items such as a bespoke medal, finish line goodies, pacers, and prizes for leading runners. Route maps and GPX files are available. The organisers have partnered with the Coopah running coach app to offer a two-week free trial for training. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
