Ridley Round Chelmsford

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2025

The Ridley Round is a half marathon trail race held in the rural countryside around Chelmsford, Essex, starting and finishing at The Compasses pub in Littley Green. The course follows the Essex Way and the Chelmer Valley, visiting several historic former Ridley's pubs. This self-navigation event uses a written route description without course markings or marshals, and features staggered start and finish times to avoid mass starts. Open to participants over 17, the race supports Crohn's & Colitis UK, with entry including a voucher for use at the pub. Dogs are not permitted, and all runners must pre-book their start times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon (approx)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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