Colchester Half Marathon
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Colchester Half Marathon
The Colchester Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 8 March 2026 and starts and finishes at The JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester. The course covers a standard half marathon distance of 13.1 miles and passes several of Colchester's landmarks, running through the city centre and then out into surrounding country lanes.
Entry options include a paid place and a charity place through The Robin Cancer Trust. The charity entry is offered with a mandatory minimum fundraising requirement of £150. Standard entry fees in the 2025 to 2026 listings range from about £33 to £35, with some offers recorded as free for charity places subject to fundraising conditions. The event is open to entrants aged 17 and over on race day.
Organisers list practical information such as parking and facilities, timing and photographs, and road closures as part of the event info. Official race shirts and other merchandise are available to order in advance. The event uses volunteers for marshalling and other roles. Sponsors named in the event materials include John Fowlers, Mersea Homes and Scrutton Bland.
Public feedback and reviews are recorded alongside an aggregate rating of 4.6 from 248 ratings, reflecting comments on organisation, marshals, route and support from spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
