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Ridley Round Chelmsford

Name: Ridley Round Chelmsford
Start: 2025-07-12
End: 2025-07-12
Location: Chelmsford

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2025

The Ridley Round is a half marathon trail race held in Chelmsford, Essex, starting and finishing at The Compasses Inn in Littley Green. Organized by Essex Trail Events, the race offers a scenic route through beautiful rural countryside, including sections of the Essex Way and the Chelmer Valley. Participants navigate the course using a written route description, as there are no course markings or marshals, making it a self-navigation event.

The race features staggered start times to avoid mass starts and includes a £2 voucher redeemable at The Compasses on race day. All profits support Crohn's and Colitis UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Chelmsford

Race information

Registration Facebook

13 mi

Half Marathon (approx)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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