Race for Life Chelmsford
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Chelmsford 10k
The Chelmsford 10k is a Race for Life event held on Sunday 19 July 2026 at Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, CM2 8FS. Entry is for people aged 16 and over. Standard entry fees listed are £17.49 for adults and £11.00 for children. The event records a minimum fundraising target of £50.00.
The course is fully contained within the grounds of Hylands Park. The start and finish are on open grass behind Flint Cottage, with the finish opposite the start. The route is on grass with slight inclines and undulating areas; the 10k is a double lap of the 5k route. Events are chip-timed.
Facilities on site include refreshments, toilets, parking and dogs allowed. There is no bag drop or showers; the route and site are not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs. Accessibility provisions include sunflower wristbands at the enquiries marquee, Event Managers trained as Dementia Friends, and a QR code on the main site to access British Sign Language stage content.
Travel and parking information notes a designated free car park accessed via Greenbury Way, a managed drop-off zone, and blue badge parking via the Hylands House entrance. First Bus service 351 stops outside Hylands Park; Chelmsford railway station is about 3.5 miles away. Around 20 cycle spaces are available in the main car park.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and plans, access to a Facebook community, and a Race for Life medal. A spring sale offers 50% off entry on 2026 events with code SPRING26 until 19 April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
