Any issues should be confirmed to us using the Contact Us form on our website.
This year the charities that we are delighted to support are MS-UK and St Helena Hospice and we are pleased that representatives of the charities will be joining us to support all the athletes that day.
1. Points to note on the Route
Marshals will be in place to give you directions.
- Layer Road is only closed on the left side. The official measured route is along the path.
- Berechurch Road Crossing 1 – Run to the left of the cycle gates, diagonally across the road and to the far tarmac track. Keep on the left track and not on the gravel path.
- Hooper Avenue Roundabout – The route follows the pedestrian path to the left and not straight across the roundabout.
- Berechurch Road Crossing 2 – After crossing the road turn right along the tarmac path.
- Ypres Road / Circular Road South Crossing – When reaching the bottom of the Ypres road run diagonally across Circular Road South to the crossing point. Marshals will guide you.
- Please keep to the right side of the path when running on Abbey Field after Ypres Road and the water station.
- The finish line is now on Abbey Field close to the registration desks.
- The route map can be found on our website
2. Pacing Team
We have a fantastic Pacing Team at 5 minute intervals from 40 to 80 minutes. They will be obvious in their bright green vests. Please align yourself at the start of the race according to their position on Circular Road North.
3. Water Stations
Water will be provided at approx. 4.5k and 7.5k and the finish line. To help reduce littering we would appreciate if you could throw any waste into big bins approximately 100m past the water stations.
4. Visually Impaired Runners
We may have Visually Impaired (V.I.) runners competing. They will be tethered to another runner so please be considerate and give space to both where necessary.
5. First Aid
We have qualified first aiders situated behind the Finish line and on key areas of the route. All marshals are in possession of key phone numbers in case of injury or emergency.
6. Food and Drink
We are now able to offer food, drinks and ice-creams for sale to both competitors and spectators. Outlets will be situated between registration and the finish line. Water and bananas are are available at the finish.
7. Course Re-measure and alterations (last year)
Arrangements are the same as 2025 in that we will not be using the Garrison Stadium.
The course was officially remeasured in 2025 and differs from the previous course only at the beginning and end of the route. The start has been moved back to allow for a longer straight run down Circular Road North and turns left turn at the mini-roundabout followed by a right onto Goojerat Road.
The route then joins Layer Road where it follows the same route as previous years until the final 300m, where a right turn is taken on the path just before the Garrison Stadium leading to the finish which is situated on Abbey Fields.
Race Day Information
We will be donating proceeds from the 2026 Colchester10k to MS-UK, St Helena Hospice and other charities. Please give generously to this most worthwhile cause.
Access for Runners and Spectators
Car parking for competitors is on Abbey Field BEHIND the old Arena Sports Club. (closest Post Code CO2 7SZ) The best way to approach is to turn right into Napier Road/Circular Rd North at the traffic lights from Mersea Road (B1025). Please arrive in good time. All other access roads will be closed at 10:00hrs. Marshals will be on hand to direct.
Registration
Registration will take place from 08:00 until 09:45 on Abbey field behind the Garrison running track beyond the parking area. Please check your name on the boards to confirm your race day number.
Desks will be set up in NUMERICAL order and you will collect your race number and safety pins. There is always a queue so please arrive early.
Medical Information
On the rear of your race number is a medical information form in case of emergency. Please complete this before the race starts.
Timing Chips
Your timing chip is already attached to the rear of your race number. Please try not to cross your arms at the finish line by stopping your watch else your time may not be registered.
Bag Drop
Please deposit your belongings at the designated bag drop in the gazebos located on Abbey field near the registration desks. A clear plastic bag will be provided with a sticky label to help identify your items and keep them dry. You retain responsibility for your belongings, so please avoid leaving valuables.
Toilets
Toilets are always at a premium and we have ordered additional portaloos. There are also separate mens urinals to help free up the cublicles. There is always a pre-race queue so allow time before the race.
Starting Line
The starting line is on Circular Road North adjacent to the grass hockey pitch. Announcements will be made over the PA system at about 10:05 to start to move from Abbey Field towards Circular Road East (past the runners car park).
Competitors will wait on Circular Road East until 10:15 at which point Circular Road North will be closed to allow time to line up in your starting position. Please look for the Pacer placards and position yourself according to your expected time.
Please do not walk down Circular Road North from the MOD car park to the start line. Access to the start line will only be from Circular Road East
Answers to other questions can be found in our FAQ. Please check before emailing.
Results
Provisional results witll be posted on the “Nice Work” website on Sunday evening, with final results later in the week. We will also post them our web site at Colchester10k.com as soon as they are provided to us.
We will also announce the results link on our FaceBook page.
Make a Date with us – Sunday 9th May 2027
The next Colchester 10k race is scheduled for Sunday 9th May 2027. Why not book in early? Our website will be open for online entries soon after the race on Sunday. We will also be sending out information in the near future.
Entries & Transfers for 2027 will close on Sunday 2nd May 2027 or sooner if we reach our maximum number of runners.
Like us on Facebook
Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with information on our future races and other important information. We’d also like to post your race photos and comments on our page.
Thank you also for entering and for supporting our local fund-raising activities with MS-UK and St Helena Hospice. You may also use the race for fund-raising for your own charity.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters and in particular B.Spoke Carpentry, Fiducia, Hatfields, Libre Solutions, DS Group, Zed Security, Colchester Travel, Nordic Experience, Robertson’s Van hire
We thank them for their continuing support and to the Army for their help in making the facilities available.
I wish you a successful and enjoyable 2026 Colchester10k Race.
Yours sincerely
Colchester10k
Rotary in Colchester