Halstead & Essex Marathon
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Halstead & Essex Marathon : 9 May 2027
Halstead & Essex Marathon is an annual marathon held from Halstead Leisure Centre, Colne Road, Halstead, Essex CO9 2HR. The event is organised by Halstead Road Runners, a small club of about 140 members, and has been held since 1995. It is described as having a welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to local charities; in the most recent year the event raised over £5,000 for charity.
The marathon runs on scenic, low-traffic roads in north Essex, passing rolling hills, woods and farmland. It is part of the Essex Road Running Championships series and is open to runners born in Essex or resident in Essex for nine months or longer. Course records listed are 2:28:08 for men and 2:53:22 for women; a £200 prize is offered for record breakers. The course has an official measurement certificate and the event holds an event licence.
Entry details include a maximum field of 500 runners and an entries closing date of 2 May 2027. Prices and an early bird offer to 31 December 2026 are stated for affiliated and non affiliated entries. No refunds or deferrals are allowed; race refund insurance is offered as an option and transfers are permitted until one week before the event. Walkers expected to take over seven hours cannot be accepted. Parking for runners is provided offsite with access from Upper Fen Road and a short walk to Race HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
