Colchester Half Marathon

Next Race: 14/03/2027

The JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP

Overall Rating

4.8/ 5

248 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Charles Kirk

Well done!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Katie swarbrick

Fabulous

For beginners too many hill especially if they have trained much on hills but this my second time and I absolutely love it all runners are very good pushing u on and I talk too many runners on the route as well as timer tappers so friendly and full of support I would however try to change the route mash it up from time to time but keep the route from stadium and high street loved it

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Adam Ayers

Fantastic event as always the volunteers fantastic thank you…

Water in cups not great but understandable.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Samuel Sully

Great Atmosphere on a great route

Organisation and communication before the race was easy and clear.

The atmosphere on the day was great - plenty of stewards and help from the organisers made everything run smooth and lots of people turned out in support. Over 3000 runners so it felt like a massive race and you where never alone.

A great event.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Tom Taylor

Very good

Would be nice to have live finishers feed on screens

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Chris Harding

Enjoyable route and support from runners and supporters alike

Bottles of water at the finish would have been better than cups due to queues.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Matthew Hurdle

So much fun and great vibes

Would have liked the pacers to have had flags so you can see them better

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
scott dolling

Nice event with plenty of challenges and route interest.

swinging down to pass actually by the castle in the park would be good.
parking not ideal with boot sale on same day
finish area / medal collection could be spread out more woth this number of entrants

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Tariq Dulull

Excellent

The volunteer Marshall did a fantastic job well done
Can’t wait for next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Andrew Stoneley

Fantastic, well organised

Great event.
Can you include a T shirt within the cost next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Rina Daniel

Loved it and the route also. I would recommend a tracker for supporters coming to cheer family/friends during the event. Makes it easier to know where to wait

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Will Farrell

Great race

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Kristyna Pipikova

Great organisation

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Charlie Olley

Good experience

Cracking race—well organised and ran smoothly. Only downside? Could’ve used a few more portaloos. When the pre-race nerves hit, the last thing you want is to wait in a line for 20 minutes to use the toilet

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Nick Watchman

Great event, well supported, good organisation.

In future, I feel estimated timing zones/pens would assist runners at the start

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Jimmy Elmer

My favourite half marathon

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Carolyn Bainbridge

Great event for everyone!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Emily Berry

Great event

Hilly!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Rav Samjawon

Very well organised

I remember more water stations last year or maybe I was just thirsty today :)

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025
Caleb Lee

Absolutely loved it

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2025