Chelmsford Marathon

12/02/2019

17/10/2018

Race week has finally arrived! We hope your training has been going well.

Don't forget to rest up and carb load this week in preparation for the start line on Sunday.

For any last minute runners, we still have entries available online now via the link below.

The J's Hospice Chelmsford Marathon aims to raise funds for young adult hospice care. The communities of Chelmsford and the surrounding villages come out in their thousands to cheer and support the runners, raising money for The J's Hospice. The Marathon is organised by The J's Hospice and all race...

08/12/2017

Join us in the historic market town of Oundle, for the inaugural Oundle 20 Mile Road Race in 2018.The race is ideal for those training for London, Brighton or other Spring marathons and follows a scenic course around the gently undulating wide, quiet country lanes in and around the pretty Norhampton...

22/10/2017

Results from this morning's 5k are available here.

The J's Hospice is holding its successful Chelmsford 5K licensed run along the Chelmsford Marathon route on the same day. Starting and finishing in Chelmsford, the route is road running and tarmac paths. The communities of Chelmsford and the surrounding villages come out in their thousands to cheer...

21/10/2017

The weekend is here which means race day is tomorrow! We hope you're all feeling fit and ready to go.

The course is being set and preparations are well underway!

We still have entries available for both the Marathon, if you're up for a last minute challenge. And more realistically, for the 5k support race.

The J's Hospice is holding its successful Chelmsford 5K licensed run along the Chelmsford Marathon route on the same day. Starting and finishing in Chelmsford, the route is road running and tarmac paths. The communities of Chelmsford and the surrounding villages come out in their thousands to cheer and support the runners, raising money for The J's Hospice.

The Marathon & 5k is organised by The J's Hospice and managed on their behalf by Nice Work; all race proceeds go to The J's Hospice and runners are urged to raise sponsorship. The race is looking to attract runners of all abilities, from experienced athletes to those new to running.

The Race Village will also have trade stands and family-friendly entertainment available.

Online entries will be open until midnight tonight at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-chelmsford-5k

On the day entries will also be available subject to space.

20/10/2017

Not long now until race day.

Don't forget, the event is in support of The J's Hospice who provide hospice and respite care for young adults in the Essex area.

You can read more about the amazing work they do at www.thejshospice.org.uk

We still have places available in the 5k too. You can enter online until midnight tomorrow and entries will be available on the day subject to space.

More info and entries at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-chelmsford-5k

20/10/2017

Are you supporting friends or family at the Marathon this weekend? Can you spare a few hours to help out at the race?

We are still looking for volunteers to fill a whole range of roles and marshall points. If you can help out, please get in touch via Facebook, or drop us an email at [email protected]

19/10/2017

It is only a few days until race day now. Those that entered in good time should have received their numbers and race packs by now. If you don't receive yours by Sunday, come and see us at registration and we'll have packs ready for those that entered late.

We're not just catering for marathoners too, we still have entries available for the 5k. So if you have any supporters coming along, who fancy a race too, pass the details on to them and sign up online at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-chelmsford-5k

15/10/2017

We are now only a week away from race day! A week of gentle jogs and carb loading for those running the marathon.

We still have entries for the 5k (and the marathon) available online at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-chelmsford-5k

We are still looking for volunteer helpers for a range of roles too. If you think you can lend a hand, please do get in touch.

11/10/2017

Can you spare a bit of time on Sunday 22nd October to help out at the Chelmsford Marathon & 5k? If so, please get in touch!