Colchester Half Marathon

A fast undulating course through Britain's Oldest Recorded town. Starting in the Weston Homes Community Stadium, the race takes a steep downhill start before the dreaded North hill, which the elephants in this picture are at the top of.

Then its along the high street before descending into Eastgates, before the long gentle incline of Ipswich road. The route then passes through Colchester Business Park before venturing into the quiet country lanes of Langham and Boxted for the second half of the race. A real contrast from the busy start, and where mental fortitude will really help with good results, especially on the long Boxted Straight Road, which is as the name suggests, straight.

'Its just one more turn to the stadium'

However, the stadium is 2.5 miles away!

Make sure you enter the race soon, as it usually sells out before Christmas.

Enter the race here