Running Events in Essex

First Essex half marathon of the year is held at Great Bentley in rural Essex. The course is flat and fast.

Website - http://gbrc.org.uk/our-races/great-bentley-half-marathon/

£30 – Member of UKA affiliated athletics club

£32 – Non-member of UKA affiliated athletics club

• Flat, fast course – View the route on Garmin Connect.
• UKA measured – 13.1 Miles
• Start time – 10:30 am
• Chip timing
• Minimum age 17 yrs 
• Maximum 750 online entries
• No entry on the day 
• Baggage storage
• Secure bike storage area
• First aid
• Marshalled course
• Water stations
• Cakes, sandwiches etc available
• Course NOT suitable for wheelchairs
• All participants take part at their own risk. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the event should seek medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event
• The course will begin to be dismantled 3 hours after the start of the race. Course directions will still be available and a ‘sweep’ cyclist will follow the last runner.
• Closing date for change of details or transfer of race numbers is STRICTLY midnight on Saturday 20th January 2024. Transfer requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
• Medal for all finishers
• Runners World top 50 2009
• Voted best Essex Race 2008
• No ipods or music devices to be worn during the race