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Halstead & Essex Marathon returns on 9th May 2027

This popular event has been running for over 30 years and is hosted by Halstead Road Runners, a small club with about 140 members. it is well known and loved by runners for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to local charities.

This award winning event was established in 1995 by Colin Richer and club members, Halstead & Essex Marathon has grown into a well-supported annual event, attracting participants from across the UK and beyond.

We are delighted to have won the 2025 England Athletics East Region Community volunteer project of the year award, in recognition of the work put in by all the volunteers to make this event happen and for the benefits to the community. Last year we raised over £5000 for charities.

The race takes place on scenic, low-traffic roads in a beautiful region of North Essex - an area of extreme beauty with an abundance of hidden back roads amongst rolling hills, woods and farmlands.

The marathon is also part of the Essex Road Running Championships series, open to runners born in Essex or who have been a resident in Essex for 9 months or longer. Current course records are 2:28:08 for men and 2:53:22 for women, with a £200 prize for record breakers.

Entry

Please note that no refunds or deferrals will be allowed under any circumstances in the case of withdrawal from the race or non-appearance on race day. Your entry fee will be added to the monies that Halstead Road Runners donates to charity. Race refund insurance is available as an option with your ticket purchase and transfers will be allowed until a week before the event.

Please note we are unable to accept entries for those wishing to walk the whole event who will take over 7 hours

Standard Price: UK Athletics Affiliated Race Entry Registration Fee £53.00

Non-Affiliated Race Entry Registration Fee £55.00

Early Bird Offer (closing soon): UK Athletics Affiliated Race Entry Registration Fee £43:00

Non-Affiliated Race Entry Registration Fee £45.00

Maximum Number of Race Entries: 500

Event Licence No. tbc

Course measurement certificate No. 25/009

If the event has not sold out then we will offer a limited number of card payment entries on the day.

Entries close on 2nd May 2027

Race Day Officials

Race Director: Hannah Whale

Ajudicator: TBC

Referee: TBC

Essex Champs Official: Malcolm Bailey

Course Manager: Bob Langely

Chief Marshal: Emily Bentley

Description supplied by the event organiser.