Halstead & Essex Marathon
Halstead, United Kingdom • 10 May 2026
Event overview
The Halstead & Essex Marathon is an annual road race based at Halstead Leisure Centre, Colne Road, Halstead, Essex CO9 2HR. The next race is scheduled for 10/05/2026. The event was established in 1995 and is organised by Halstead Road Runners, a club of about 140 members that is marking its 40th anniversary. The course uses scenic, low-traffic roads in north Essex, passing rolling hills, woods and farmland. The marathon is included in the Essex Road Running Championships and is open to runners born in Essex or resident in Essex for nine months or longer. Current course records are 2:28:08 for men and 2:53:22 for women; a £200 prize is offered for new course records. Event Licence No. 30235 and course measurement certificate No. 25/009 are listed for the race.
Entry, fees and logistics
Maximum number of race entries is 500. Entry fees are listed as UK Athletics affiliated £53.00 and non-affiliated £55.00. Entries close on 3 May. No refunds or deferrals are allowed; entrants who withdraw or do not appear will have their fee added to the club’s charity donations. Race refund insurance is offered as an optional purchase. Transfers are allowed until one week before the event. Walkers who will take over seven hours are not accepted. Race HQ parking is not available; a dedicated parking area for runners is provided via Upper Fen Road and is a short walk from Race HQ. Organisers do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to vehicles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.