
ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs
Fri 16 Apr · 17:30
Colchester Sports Park
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ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs will be held on 16 April 2027 at Colchester Sports Park. The event features a traffic-free, flat course and includes a free 1-mile race for participants under 18. The race is officially measured and chip timed.
A Local Running Race Near You:
This event will take place on Friday evening, starting at 5:30pm. This is an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac. The race is run under a full UK Athletics Licence, this means each course has been officially measured and has a certificate of course accuracy. The race will also be chip timed and results published on Power of 10.
A Race For Athletes of All Abilties:
We are delighted to be kicking off the evening at 5:30pm with the FREE Future Mile. This 1 mile race is for anyone under the age of 18 and is completly FREE to enter! Please select the FREE 1 mile ticket below. Children under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not need a ticket. We are proud to be able to offer this race at no cost. Encouraging the future generations to keep active and build their love of the sport.
At 6pm we'll be starting the 5k races. The night will end with the Women's and Men's elite races.
The timetable is as follows:
5:30pm - Future Mile
6:00pm - 5km - All athletes over 23 mins
7:00pm - 5km - All athletes 20 - 23 mins
7:30pm - 5km - Male athletes 18 - 20 mins
8:00pm - 5km - Male athletes 16 - 18 mins
8:30pm - 5km - Elite Women's Race (sub-20 mins)
9:00pm - 5km - Elite Men's Race (Sub-16 mins)
The Ideal Course for A Personal Best
With an anticlockwise, traffic free, tarmac course with no sharp bends, and a finish line at the end of the main straight, we are certain that it will be a great night of competitive racing and a whole bunch of proud new PB’s!
The closed road circuit is perfect for all standards, no matter whether you are chasing a lightening quick time, a beginner or a junior (minimum age requirements detailed below).
Elite Road 5k Racing
The Elite Women's and Men's race make up the events grand-finale, (sub-20 women and sub-16 men) which we hope everyone will stay for and enjoy cheering on the athletes.
Complimentary ELITE entries - any athletes who have achieved the following times (Men: sub-14:45 mins; Female: sub-17:15 mins) in the last two years (must be evidenced on Powerof10), please email events@activetrainingworld.co.uk for a FREE entry in the elite race.
Extensive Equal Prize List for the Elite Women's and Elite Men's Race.
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Charity - Join us in making every stride count by raising money for our partner charity, Alzheimer's Research UK - your run will not only challenge your limits but also change lives, one step at a time, for a cure. Opportunities to donate and fundraise will appear at checkout.
ATW Transfer & Refund Policy
At ATW, we understand that sometimes plans change. While we do not offer refunds or transfers to another person, we provide a hassle-free event transfer option for those unable to attend their booked event. If you are unable to participate in your scheduled event for any reason—including injury, illness, pregnancy, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances—you can transfer your entry to any future ATW event. There is no proof required, we trust you!
Even better news, transfers can be made all the way up to 48 hours before your original event date.
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ATW Community
At ATW we think of our participants as a community and we love to hear about the community's dreams and achievements.
If you'd like to share those dreams and achievements you can do so on any of our social media platforms. Equally if you'd like any advice about your upcoming event you will almost certainly find someone who can provide some guidance.
Links to all our social media platforms are at the bottom of the page, including to our ATW Chat Facebook group, which might be the most interactive platform if asking for help.
Event Organiser
ATW was established in 2011 by James Shipley. We have now become a national events company in the UK, specialising in Running, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathon, Cycling, Swimming and all permutation of swim-bike run events. With over 40,000 entries a year ATW has become a firm favourite amongst people who are determined to Dream, Believe and Achieve.
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Hotels within walking distance of Colchester Sports Park.
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ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs takes place on Friday, 16 April 2027 at 17:30.
ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs is held at Colchester Sports Park in Colchester (Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX).
Tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs range from £0 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on atwevents.co.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Colchester Sports Park can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs can be booked via atwevents.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs will be held on 16 April 2027 at Colchester Sports Park. The event features a traffic-free, flat course and includes a free 1-mile race for participants under 18. The race is officially measured and chip timed.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
A Local Running Race Near You:
This event will take place on Friday evening, starting at 5:30pm. This is an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac. The race is run under a full UK Athletics Licence, this means each course has been officially measured and has a certificate of course accuracy. The race will also be chip timed and results published on Power of 10.
A Race For Athletes of All Abilties:
We are delighted to be kicking off the evening at 5:30pm with the FREE Future Mile. This 1 mile race is for anyone under the age of 18 and is completly FREE to enter! Please select the FREE 1 mile ticket below. Children under the age of eight years must be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not need a ticket. We are proud to be able to offer this race at no cost. Encouraging the future generations to keep active and build their love of the sport.
At 6pm we'll be starting the 5k races. The night will end with the Women's and Men's elite races.
The timetable is as follows:
5:30pm - Future Mile
6:00pm - 5km - All athletes over 23 mins
7:00pm - 5km - All athletes 20 - 23 mins
7:30pm - 5km - Male athletes 18 - 20 mins
8:00pm - 5km - Male athletes 16 - 18 mins
8:30pm - 5km - Elite Women's Race (sub-20 mins)
9:00pm - 5km - Elite Men's Race (Sub-16 mins)
The Ideal Course for A Personal Best
With an anticlockwise, traffic free, tarmac course with no sharp bends, and a finish line at the end of the main straight, we are certain that it will be a great night of competitive racing and a whole bunch of proud new PB’s!
The closed road circuit is perfect for all standards, no matter whether you are chasing a lightening quick time, a beginner or a junior (minimum age requirements detailed below).
Elite Road 5k Racing
The Elite Women's and Men's race make up the events grand-finale, (sub-20 women and sub-16 men) which we hope everyone will stay for and enjoy cheering on the athletes.
Complimentary ELITE entries - any athletes who have achieved the following times (Men: sub-14:45 mins; Female: sub-17:15 mins) in the last two years (must be evidenced on Powerof10), please email events@activetrainingworld.co.uk for a FREE entry in the elite race.
Extensive Equal Prize List for the Elite Women's and Elite Men's Race.
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Charity - Join us in making every stride count by raising money for our partner charity, Alzheimer's Research UK - your run will not only challenge your limits but also change lives, one step at a time, for a cure. Opportunities to donate and fundraise will appear at checkout.
ATW Transfer & Refund Policy
At ATW, we understand that sometimes plans change. While we do not offer refunds or transfers to another person, we provide a hassle-free event transfer option for those unable to attend their booked event. If you are unable to participate in your scheduled event for any reason—including injury, illness, pregnancy, bereavement, or other unforeseen circumstances—you can transfer your entry to any future ATW event. There is no proof required, we trust you!
Even better news, transfers can be made all the way up to 48 hours before your original event date.
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ATW Community
At ATW we think of our participants as a community and we love to hear about the community's dreams and achievements.
If you'd like to share those dreams and achievements you can do so on any of our social media platforms. Equally if you'd like any advice about your upcoming event you will almost certainly find someone who can provide some guidance.
Links to all our social media platforms are at the bottom of the page, including to our ATW Chat Facebook group, which might be the most interactive platform if asking for help.
Event Organiser
ATW was established in 2011 by James Shipley. We have now become a national events company in the UK, specialising in Running, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathon, Cycling, Swimming and all permutation of swim-bike run events. With over 40,000 entries a year ATW has become a firm favourite amongst people who are determined to Dream, Believe and Achieve.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Colchester Sports Park. Searching near Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX; check-in Friday, 16 April 2027.
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WhereColchester Sports Park
Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX
Mile End, Colchester
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs?
ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs takes place on Friday, 16 April 2027 at 17:30.
Where is ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs taking place?
ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs is held at Colchester Sports Park in Colchester (Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX).
How much are tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs?
Tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs range from £0 to £20. Live prices and availability are shown on atwevents.co.uk.
Is there anywhere to stay near ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Colchester Sports Park can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs?
Tickets for ATW Spring Colchester Friday Night Runs can be booked via atwevents.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free – £20
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Colchester Sports Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX
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