Colchester Half Marathon
Next Race: 08/03/2026 + 1 other
Next Race: 08/03/2026 + 1 other
Good event as always
The organisers did a great job 100 percent happy!
Very well organised, great atmosphere
The route is great, challenges you on every level. I would definitely do this one again.
Fantastic race, would definitely recommend.
Well run race, in both senses of the words.
Might have helped to have pens for the different paced runners. First mile was slow because so many slow runners were near the front.
Excellent Race in all aspects
Helpful, informative and well organised.
My first event since having total knee replacements in both legs. Jess and Rachel at Nice Work assisted me greatly both leading up to and on the day of the race. I was able to start earlier, as sadly. I am only allowed to walk and this was well organised and efficiently done. All race officials and stewards were enthusiastic and encouraging and helped this 63 year old man achieve a walking half marathon PB.
Great value, nice to run on home turf
Great event
A great event and well organised
My only gripe is that I was unaware that the water stations were just cups, which you can't drink when running. If I had known, I would have taken a bottle.
Fun!
My first half marathon and it was in my home town. Thoroughly enjoyed it and going through the villages etc
Excellent choice for my first half marathon
Very well organised event. Lots of encouragement from volunteer Marshalls and members of the public along most of the route. Thanks to everyone involved.
Decent
Water stations during the race were very unorganised- No water ready at the majority of stations. Feel like water bottles would of been a better idea than refilling through a giant fish-bowl.
Overall, good race and no other issues.
A nice and friendly half marathon
This was a really good event, with a nice course, the water stops were a little overwhelmed but otherwise a great event. Really like the race t-shirt, well done all
Great run, really well organised
Thank you to all the volunteers who made the race happen
Great event
Great
Great but hilly half
The race was well organised in general and the course was well marshalled.
My main criticism is (like many other reviews) the water stations. It seemed poorly organised - volunteers desperately trying to pour cups of water while frustrated runners queued / waited. More tables and more cups needed to be ready in advance. This was the worst water stations I have experienced in a half marathon. I'm sure it will have led to dehydration in some runners. Please re think this for next year.
Other than that it was a lovely route and I would recommend to others.
Thanks
One of the best half marathons in the country
Amazing marshals and support!
Watch out for North Hill and Ipswich Road though lol
great course and atmosphere
Many thanks, a lovely event, extremely well organised (plenty of loos!). A great course with city streets and quiet country lanes. Great support along the route