On your marks! The St Helena Hospice half marathon is back and introducing a 10k route - every step you take supports local hospice care

Sunday 04 October, 09:30

Harwich, Essex

Half Marathon, 10k

Tarmac, Undulating

Overview

The St Helena Hospice Half Marathon is back! And this year, it's bigger than ever...

After the incredible success of the 2025 half marathon, we're adding a 10k race to the 2026 line-up, too. Both races are a great way to support St Helena Hospice whilst keeping active.

Route Information

View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):

Running for a Cause

St Helena Hospice is a Colchester based charity which provides specialist palliative and end of life care to local people facing incurable illness in north east Essex, supporting them, their families, friends and carers. They also provide help for those struggling with grief following the death of a loved one, regardless of where or how they died. As a charity, they rely heavily on the help and generosity of their fundraisers, donors and volunteers. Every step you take, every mile you run and every pound you raise will empower them to continue their work in your community.

HEROES Race Entry

If you select to register for the Half Marathon race on a HEROES ticket, your entry will include a donation that could help cover the cost of providing a family facing the death of a loved one with half an hour of support from a family support worker. If you select to register for the 10k race on a HEROES ticket you are covering the cost of a 30 minute advice and support session from a St Helena counsellor. It's the small things that can make the biggest difference.

Race Highlights

• Sea views from the promenade

• Friendly atmosphere

• Great fundraising opportunity

• Event village

What’s Included

• Bespoke medal

• Chip timing

On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)

• Half Marathon: £33

• 10k: £27

Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day

Description supplied by the event organiser.