Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

About this event

The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon offers a fast, traffic-free course through Essex's county town, starting in the city centre and finishing on the Anglia Ruskin University campus. Runners follow fully closed roads along Parkway and Essex Yeomanry Way, making it ideal for those chasing personal bests. With nearly 3,000 participants, the event has built a reputation for strong community support, with spectators lining the route to cheer runners home. The flat course suits those comfortable with distance running, though the urban setting means scenery is more streetscape than countryside. It's become a popular choice for charity runners and club athletes alike, creating an energetic race-day atmosphere that's helped establish it as a key fixture on the regional calendar.

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