Sunday 8th March 2026
Event Info
Sunday 8th March 2026
The JobServe
Community Stadium,
United Way,
Colchester,
CO4 5UP
#CHM26
Race info, route map & road closures
fULL EVENT INFO
FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
Our dedicated team are preparing the final details for the Colchester Half Marathon 2026 on Sunday 8th March!
Check back here to see all your race information as soon as it has been released.
Can't wait? Generic FAQs about the race are available below.
The race starts at 09:00 on Sunday 8th March 2026
Under UK Athletics rules headphones are no longer permitted in events that take place on roads open to traffic and runners risk disqualification if spotted wearing headphones, with the exception of bone conducting headphones.
The race contains 4 water stations, spread evenly across the route at miles 3, 6, 9 and 12.
Roads will be closed on a rolling basis and this starts from United Way at 8.45am and finishes at 1pm.
The route is: United Way (Myland), Boxted Road (Myland), Nayland Road, Mile End Road, Station Way (North Station roundabout), North Station Road, Middleborough, North Hill, High Street, East Hill, East Street, Ipswich Road, Severalls Lane, Wyncolls Road, Newcomen Way, The Crescent, Severalls Lane, Langham Road, Langham Lane, Moor Road (Langham), High Street (Langham) Old Mill Road (Langham), Dedham Road (Boxted), Boxted Road (Myland)
The cut off time for the Colchester Half Marathon is 1pm, 4 hours after the start of the race at 9am.
No, walkers are not permitted at the Colchester Half Marathon.
We always need volunteers at our events to ensure the day runs smoothly and everyone has an amazing time. Roles vary from route marshalling to start/finish marshalling to handing out drinks to helping in the baggage store. We try to place friends, family and groups together where possible. Small groups of friends/family wishing to volunteer together can detail their group/family name via the registration form below. Please register your details for more information.
entry info, transfers & deferrals
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We will not be accepting entries on the day. Entries will close once the event reaches max capacity so we recommend entering early to avoid disappointment.
You will receive an acknowledgement email confirming your entry upon registration. Pease check your junk mailbox before you contact us to confirm your place.
Yes, you can enter multiple people when entering the race online, providing you have all of the required details for all entrants.
Runners who are members of a UK Athletics affiliated running club are ‘affiliated’ runners; if you are not a member, then you are ‘unaffiliated’.
As per the UK Athletics guidelines, the minimum age limit for the Half-Marathon race is 17 years and over.
As per the UK Athletics Licence Standards, running with a buggy is not permitted at UKA Licensed events – so we are unable to allow buggy runners at our events.
You can transfer your entry to friends or family members up to 4 weeks before the race – please contact us. It is an extreme safety hazard to run under another person’s race number; any participant found running in another person’s number without notifying us will risk disqualification from this and future events.
You can defer your entry to next year’s event up to 4 weeks before the race – please contact us so we can have this actioned.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for our event. However, you can defer or transfer your entry up to 4 weeks before the race – please visit our terms & conditions page for further details.
Venue info, Parking & Facilities
PARKING IS LIMITED - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY, USE DROP-OFF ZONE OR CAR-SHARE! Please note: There is a dedicated drop-off zone available at the Stadium via Boxted Straight Road. There is a car-boot sale taking place at the Park & Ride so expect heavier-than-normal traffic on race-day by 8am - especially if travelling from A12. We have secured more parking options than ever, but also have our highest number of attendees ever. Parking is first-come, first served. Please note not all parking is free. The Park & Ride spaces available to our runners will have to be vacated by 2pm on raceday (this is 5-hours after our start-time). We encourage participants to use the drop-off zone, car-share, or find alternative means of travel to the race. If you have to drive, PLEASE arrive as early as possible to get parked and avoid undue stress. Our car parks are open from 7am - we suggest you arrive then. JobServe Community Stadium United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP 07:00am – 08:30am PARKING IS FREE Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymk6HFiPYA1uNsV89 DROP-OFF ZONE Available at Jobserve Community Stadium via Boxted Straight Road 07:00am - 08:30am Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9r49ipQ3HsjYhToY6 Woods Air Movement (Flakt Woods) Axial Way, Colchester, CO4 5ZD 07:00am onwards PARKING IS FREE Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFmxfDEeFepEGFKw8 Northern Gateway Multi-Story
Next to Travelodge and Stadium, CO4 5UP
Public car-park, always open
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ymk6HFiPYA1uNsV89
Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park (A12 J28)
Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester CO4 5YX
7:45 onwards
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q8tyc1d7DjRPX7KYA
Colchester Park & Ride (A12 J28) **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL BE CLOSED AT 2PM ON RACEDAY** Cuckoo Farm Wy, Off A12 Junction 28, Colchester CO4 5JA 07:00am - 02:00pm Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJoURbNLJZQDNbNt9
There will be a secure baggage area within the Jobserve Community Stadium at the start / finish line. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number – simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect your baggage after the race, show your number to the baggage marshalls and they will help you find your bag.
There are no formal changing facilities at the Jobserve Community Stadium start / finish line – however, there are numerous toilets at the venue.
All toilet facilities at the Jobserve Community Stadium start / finish line will be open during the race. There will be clear signage on the day highlighting all facilities.
timing info, results & event photos
Our race will be chip timed via your race number (please do not tamper with your chip!).
Yes, your race number will be posted out to you around 10 days before race day.
If you do not receive your race pack before race day, please come to the registration desk at the race HQ and we will reissue your race number.
Your timing chip is incorporated into your race number and should not be removed. Please place the race number on the front of your vest/shirt and not on your leg or back.
Please attach your race number to the front of your running top or vest using safety pins or clips, securing it on all four corners. Please don’t attach your number to the back of your shirt as it is difficult for our timekeepers and marshals to identify you.
Yes! There will be cash prizes for the top-3 male and female finishers, and the top-3 male and female veteran finishers – along with additional goodies from our sponsors.
All event photos will be uploaded to our Facebook page following the event – so please make sure you follow us! We will also upload all photos to our official race photographers’ website for everyone to access.
We will endeavour to have results available at the race and results are normally uploaded to our website shortly after the event has finished.
Visiting COlchester
Our friends at visit colchester have a handy travel guide here
If you're travelling for the Colchester Half Marathon and want some information about local events and facilities, please visit our friends at InColchester's website here for up to date news or click here to visit the Visit Colchester website
sustainability commitment
We’re all about keeping you happy, healthy, and hydrated! We encourage runners to bring their own hydration if they can, but we know everyone is different, so along the route, you’ll find water stations with refill points and compostable cups. That way, everyone gets the water they need without all the waste.
We’re on a mission to make our race as clean and green as possible. By reducing waste at our water stations, we’re helping to create a more sustainable race day for everyone.
We don’t hand out traditional “goody bags” at the finish line, they’re usually stuffed with flyers and bits no one wants anyway. You won't miss out though, as you’ll still get all the great offers in a digital goody bag emailed to you straight after the race!
As we’re serious about sustainability, most of our kit, from our signs to our banners, is reused year after year where possible!
We keep refreshing and re-purposing what we’ve got instead of constantly buying new. Less waste, more running, better planet.
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