Entries for 2026 race are now open. The first 500 entries in the first 24 hours will get 50% discount. This will be the highest level discount available for the event.

Chelmsford Race Weekend / CM Half is the major road closed running event in Chelmsford Essex. The event heads along Parkway, Essex Yeomanry Way, Chelmer Village Way on closed roads finishing at ARU (Anglia Ruskin University).

What is included in your entry?

Fully signposted course (300+ signs)

XXL genuine metal medal

Race timing (chip timing)

Water stations on the course & snacks at the finish line

Instagramable purple carpet finish

Entertainment on the course and Festival music stage at the event finish village

Road closed course implemented by a qualified traffic management team (Impact Protection Lorry, 8 Traffic Vans, 10 Traffic Operatives, 2000 road cones & 200 traffic signs)

Professional photographers (photos provided on a complementary basis).

Measured course (by the Association of UK Course Measures)

First aid team & response vehicles (local supplier)

Security team & stewards (local supplier)

Event infrastructure (Gazebos, 350 pedesterian barriers, purple carpets, generators, 75 Heras fence)

Event licencing fees (UKA registered race)

Event team (75+ staff on event day)

Event build team (1 week) 

Vehicle hire (7.5 ton lorry & hire vans)

Get your place secured today!

England Athletics members receive £2 discount

There are a set amount of tickets per allocation. The earlier you purchase your ticket the better your discount. Tickets will move to the next allocation once the current allocation hits capcity. 

Ticket release one - (02/03/2025 - 50% off all tickets): Half £32.50 10K £22.50 5K £12.50 

Ticket release two - (04/03/2025 - 30% Discount): Half £45.50 10K £31.50 5K £17.50

Ticket release three - (20% Discount): Half £52.00 10K £36.00 5K £20.00

Ticket release four - (10% Discount ): Half £58.50 10K £40.50 5K £22.50

Ticket release five: - (Dynamic Pricing): Half £65.00 10K £45.00 5K £25.00