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.

Entries open 18 October 2025 

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

£31 – Member of UKA affiliated athletics club

£33 – 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