The race will be chip-timed and consists of a figure of 8 route that takes part on quiet country roads around the beautiful Essex village of Pleshey, near Chelmsford. There will be 4 water stations and a finishers medal.

The Pleshey Half Marathon has once again been awarded the honour of hosting the Essex AA Half Marathon Championship – don’t forget to tick the Essex Champs option when registering so you are entered into the Essex Champs.

📅 Sunday 13th September 2026

⏰ 9:30am start

🏁 Race Start
Pleshey Village Hall,
      Pleshey,
Chelmsford,
Essex, CM3 1HA

📏 13.1 miles

🅿️ Free Parking at the Village Hall

💧 4 Water Station in total.
(cups not bottles)

🚩 Well marked out and marshalled route

🍟 Chip Timed by ATW

🚑 Medics 24 support

🏃🏻‍♂️ England Athletics Certified course

🌞 Great Weather (hopefully)

👕 Free event T-shirt

🏆 Essex Championship category winners.

☕ Free tea and coffee