Chelmsford Marathon

Race week has finally arrived! We hope your training has been going well.
Don't forget to rest up and carb load this week in preparation for the start line on Sunday.
For any last minute runners, we still have entries available online now via the link below.

Results from this morning's 5k are available here.

The weekend is here which means race day is tomorrow! We hope you're all feeling fit and ready to go.
The course is being set and preparations are well underway!
We still have entries available for both the Marathon, if you're up for a last minute challenge. And more realistically, for the 5k support race.
... The J's Hospice is holding its successful Chelmsford 5K licensed run along the Chelmsford Marathon route on the same day. Starting and finishing in Chelmsford, the route is road running and tarmac paths. The communities of Chelmsford and the surrounding villages come out in their thousands to cheer and support the runners, raising money for The J's Hospice.
The Marathon & 5k is organised by The J's Hospice and managed on their behalf by Nice Work; all race proceeds go to The J's Hospice and runners are urged to raise sponsorship. The race is looking to attract runners of all abilities, from experienced athletes to those new to running.
The Race Village will also have trade stands and family-friendly entertainment available.
Online entries will be open until midnight tonight at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k
On the day entries will also be available subject to space.
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Not long now until race day.
Don't forget, the event is in support of The J's Hospice who provide hospice and respite care for young adults in the Essex area.
You can read more about the amazing work they do at www.thejshospice.org.uk
... We still have places available in the 5k too. You can enter online until midnight tomorrow and entries will be available on the day subject to space.
More info and entries at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k
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Are you supporting friends or family at the Marathon this weekend? Can you spare a few hours to help out at the race?
We are still looking for volunteers to fill a whole range of roles and marshall points. If you can help out, please get in touch via Facebook, or drop us an email at info@nice-work.org.uk

It is only a few days until race day now. Those that entered in good time should have received their numbers and race packs by now. If you don't receive yours by Sunday, come and see us at registration and we'll have packs ready for those that entered late.
We're not just catering for marathoners too, we still have entries available for the 5k. So if you have any supporters coming along, who fancy a race too, pass the details on to them and sign up online at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k

We are now only a week away from race day! A week of gentle jogs and carb loading for those running the marathon.
We still have entries for the 5k (and the marathon) available online at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k
We are still looking for volunteer helpers for a range of roles too. If you think you can lend a hand, please do get in touch.

Can you spare a bit of time on Sunday 22nd October to help out at the Chelmsford Marathon & 5k? If so, please get in touch!

The countdown begins!
We're only 10 days from race day now. Preparations this end are well underway, we hope your training is going just as well.
We still have entries available for both the full marathon & the 5k support race. More info & entries can be found at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-marathon
... Remember, this event is in aid of The J's Hospice who do an incredible job providing hospice & respite care for young adults in the Essex area. You can read ore about the amazing work they do on their website at http://www.thejshospice.org.uk/
Although sponsorship is not compulsory, we're asking all entrants to raise what they can to contribute to funds for the charity. We have already raised an incredible amount and we can;t thank those involved enough, but we don't want to stop there!
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There are only 17 days to go until Race Day!
Race packs will be in the post next week, so hold tight and your numbers will be with you soon.
We still have entries available, including for the 5k race. So any of the marathon supports who fancy a morning jog, get your entries in online now!
... https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k
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The 1st of October means we're in to Marathon Month!
We hope your training is going well, you can start to taper soon!!
Don't forget to check out The J's Hospice website to see all the incredible work they do.
... http://www.thejshospice.org.uk/
Entries for both the Marathon and 5k are also still available online via the Nice Work website.
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We're less than a month away from the start date and we're delighted to say we have over 700 entrants already!
For those of you who have ordered official t-shirts, these should be going in the post on the 5th of October, so you'll have the opportunity to train in them if you're planning on wearing it on the day. There will be a limited number of t-shirts for sale from the Runner's Village on the day, priced at £15
If you've still not entered, there are spaces still available.... Enter online now at https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-marathon
Remember, there is also the option for a 5k route too, so if a marathon isn't quite your thing, you can still support the race and The J's Hospice.
The J's Hospice are a fantastic charity who provide hospice and respite care for young adults in Essex. You can find more about their incredible work on their website at http://www.thejshospice.org.uk/
The event is looking to raise funds to support the work The J's Hospice does, so any additional sponsorship will be greatly received.
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And the countdown has hit 1 month! We're not quite in to the taper period yet, and maybe one or two long runs left to go!
How is your training going?
We still have entries available online if you're feeling fit. https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-ch elmsford-5k
... The marathon is raising money and awareness for The J's Hospice - a fantastic charity who provide hospice and respite care for young adults in Essex. You can find more about the work they do on their website at http://www.thejshospice.org.uk/
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