Race Location
The JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Race HQ
Race HQ will be located at the stadium alongside United Way.
Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 07:30
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 08:50
Race Start: 09:00
Bag Drop
There will be a secure baggage area within the Jobserve Community Stadium. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number – simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect your baggage after the race, show your number to the baggage marshals and they will help you find your bag.
Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!
Parking
There is parking available at the stadium up until 08:30. There is also parking available at the Park & Ride, Woods Air Movement and at the new multi-storey on United Way.
Toilets
There are plenty of toilets available within the Race HQ. Please note, there will be no toilets available on the course.
Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.
The start & finish
Both the start and finish is in the same place which is on United Way in front of the stadium.
About the course
The half marathon course is one lap and follows roads around Colchester. There is a rolling road closure around the first 7 miles and then the route heads onto quite country roads. The final stretch will also have a partial road closure.
Other route users
Although the majority of the route is closed to traffic there are sections where you will be inhabiting the road with other users so we ask you to race with care and remain courteous at all times.
Recommended Kit & Footwear
Your favourite running shoes should be fine for this race. Please keep an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bringing a spare set of clothes (and socks!) if needed.
Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.
Water Stations
As well as a water station at the end of the race, there will be four water station on the course.
Whilst we will ensure that our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.
Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful!
Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.
Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support. You will find good spots to watch the race all along the route but we would recommend along the High Street, within Severalls Business Park, at The Shepherd & Dog and in Boxted Cross.
Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of the half marathon and there will be prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers, and the top 3 male and female veteran finishers. Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home.
Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.
Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.