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Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL

We recommend you arrive as early as possible, as with many large sporting events there will be traffic coming into the venue. Please plan your journey accordingly!

By Car: The postcode for the event is: CO3 0SL. Colchester Zoo is located just South of Colchester.

Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass.

From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12

From Southend: About 1 hour journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12

From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12

From Stansted Airport: About 50 minutes journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12. For car hire from Stansted Airport www.budget-stansted.com

By Rail: The nearest stations are Colchester North and Marks Tey.

We advise planning your journey before the race to ensure you arrive at the train station with as much time as possible. Colchester North and Marks Tey train station are a 4 mile walk from the start line.

There are taxi services you can contact; we’d recommend booking them well in advance.

Taxi 555 - 01206 524524

MCS Minicab Services - 01206 544444

Lucky 6 Taxis - 01206 666666

The car park will open at 6:45am and we would advise arriving before 7:30am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Please expect a short queue if arriving after 7:45am. There will be plenty of FREE parking available for all runners and spectators next to the event village.

Baggage: The car park is located next to the start and finish line and we recommend leaving any belongings in your car. There will be an informal baggage drop located within the Event Village. If you wish to use the baggage drop, please collect a baggage label from the information desk and attach it to your bag before handing it in. You will need to show your race number again when collecting your bag.

Toilets: There will be portaloos within the Event Village.

Refreshments: There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish.

During the race: We will have marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows.

Results: Results will be available on the website after the race.

Pictures: We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.