ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ON OUR HALF MARATHON?

SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026

Once again we are proud that our annual race will be part of the Essex Championship Grand Prix Series.

Whether your chasing that PB, looking to grab an Essex Medal or just wanting to enjoy the atmosphere of running with 500 other like minded runners and have fun, this is the race for you.

The race will be Chip Timed and consists of a figure of 8 route that takes part on quiet country roads around the beautiful Essex Village of Pleshey, near Chelmsford. There will be 4 water stations handing out cups of water and on site medical cover.

Are you a member of UK Athletics, born in Essex or who have been a resident in Essex for 9 months or longer? If this is you don't forget to tick the Essex Champs option so you are also part of the Essex Champs Race, it won't cost you anything more and you may find yourself being the proud owner of an Essex Medal. There are individual and team medals up for grabs.

A unique finshers T-shirt plus a Pleshey medal will be yours to cherish after the race plus there will be Essex Medal Presentations for all Essex Category winners.

There will be FREE tea and coffee for all runnrers and other refreshments available to purchase.

Organised and marshalled by runners. Run under UK Athletiics Rules. England Athletics Licence #31332

Description supplied by the event organiser.