Chelmsford Marathon

From Nice Work

Date Sun 17th October 2021
Location Chelmsford, Essex
Price £32.90 - £47.60
Races 2 races
Distances Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for the Chelmsford Marathon, organized by Nice Work, taking place on Sunday 17th October 2021 in Chelmsford, Essex. After a year's hiatus due to the pandemic, the event is back and better than ever. In addition to the full marathon distance, a new half marathon option has been added to the lineup. The 2021 Marathon will also host the Essex Road Running Championships, making it a must-attend event for running enthusiasts. Not only will you have the opportunity to challenge yourself and achieve your personal best, but your entry fee will also support Havens Hospices in providing vital care to those in need. With over 1,000 participants expected, be sure to secure your spot early for this exciting and impactful event in the Essex race calendar.

Chelmsford Marathon

Sun 17th October 2021

A group of runners competes in a race through a wooded park. The front runners wear yellow and blue shirts with numbers 822, 323, and 242. Another runner in blue is close behind. Fallen leaves cover the ground, hinting at an autumn setting.

Organiser's Description

We are delighted to announce that the Chelmsford marathon returns for an 7th year in 2021 even bigger and better!

Sadly, the 2020 event was cancelled due to Coronavirus but this popular race returns in 2021, with the exciting addition of a new half marathon distance.

The 2021 Marathon event will also incoroporate the Essex Road Running Championships.

This has always been a major fundraising event for Havens Hospices and, because of the pandemic and cancelation of the 2020 race, the 2021 event will carry even more importance.

Your entry will be helping to provide palliative nursing and supportive care to adults, young people and children living with complex or incurable conditions across Essex. This is one of the biggest events in the Essex race calendar and is expected to attract over 1,000 participants, an early entry is advised.

Races

Marathon Entry

18+ Yrs

£47.60

CLOSED
Half Marathon Entry

17+ Yrs

£32.90

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What's Included

Bespoke medal

Technical runner t-shirt

Aid stations on route*

Chip timing

Finish line goodies*

Trophies for winners and leading age categories

Great atmosphere and spectator viewing at the finish

Race pacers

* These are subject to Covid guidelines applying at the time of the race

Course Details

The Chelmsford Marathon is a 26.2 mile single lap course on road and tarmac paths starting in the city centre and finishing in Central Park. A scenic rural route which heads out through the city and then undulates through the nearby countryside and pretty villages of north Essex. The race has a stunning finish line, down an avenue of autumn trees in Central Park.

Facilities

On Site Parking

Toilets

Baggage Drop Off

Refreshments

Trade Stands

Family-friendly entertainment

Race Day Details

Race HQ: Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JJ
Race Start: Shire Hall, City Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH

The Race HQ is in Central Park, which is less than half a mile away from Chelmsford Railway Station in the town centre. Shire Hall, the location of the race start is also a short walk from the station.

You can also access the race by bike and by car.

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Race Data, Insight & Analysis

The Chelmsford Marathon is a very fast race that's popular with both Club Runners (45% of the field) and unaffiliated Runners (55% of the field) - in the last edition of the race the average finish time over 20 minutes faster than the average finish time for a marathon in the UK. Here’s the supporting evidence and more detail of how it compares to other Half Marathons:
4:14:57 Average Finish Time (all runners) - this is much faster (by 22 minutes and 3 seconds) than the average finish time for a UK Marathon (4:37:00)
4:04:18 Average Finish Time for men at this event
4:38:56 Average Finish Time for women at this event