Race for Life Chelmsford 5k

By car:

General Event Parking: There is a designated FOC car park available at the venue which is accessed via Greenbury Way/ Hylands Park entrance. Please do not try to enter the park via the main entrance for Hylands House off of Three Mile Hill. We ask that those driving to the venue follow the traffic management signage and do not park in the venues own car park as charges will apply.

Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is accessed via Hylands House entrance. Please note that the traffic management signs will take you to a different entrance and car park which is further away from the event site so please do not follow them.

Volunteer Parking: Stables Centre Car Park - car reg plates are needed to avoid venue charges.

Drop Offs: A designated drop-off zone is located by the Race for Life car park which will be managed by stewards.

Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. Closest charging points are BP Pulse - 2.9 miles or Pod Point - 2.8 miles



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: You can access the main event site via Hylands Park or Hylands House entrance. Head towards Flint Cottage and you will see the event site.

Bus: First Bus service 351 stops outside Hylands Park

Train: Chelmsford Railway station which is 3.5 miles away

Cycling & Bike Racks: There are approximately 20 cycle spaces in the main car park (Writtle end) and there are also a few cycle spaces by the visitor centre.

The start line is on the open grass area behind Flint Cottage.



The finish line is opposite the start line on the open grass area.



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Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes