Half Marathon races near Felixstowe

The St Helena Hospice Half Marathon begins at Low Road Recreational Ground in Harwich, Essex, with runners starting at 10:00 AM. The main event is the standard 13.1-mile half marathon, and a 10K race is also available. Both races take place on tarmac roads along a gently rolling course, presenting a challenging but direct route. The race supports St Helena Hospice, a Colchester charity providing palliative and end-of-life care for individuals in north east Essex. The hospice extends its support to families, friends, carers, and those experiencing bereavement. The inaugural half marathon was established to commemorate 40 years of hospice services in the community, and participation is capped.

The Let it Stow Half Marathon is a winter trail half marathon held at Stowmarket Football Club in Suffolk. Participants run 13.1 miles (21.1 km) on a multi-terrain course through the Mid-Suffolk countryside. The race has a 3.5-hour cutoff and a minimum age of 17. This is a true trail race; trail shoes are essential, and participants should expect muddy conditions, road crossings, and manual timing. The course follows footpaths, woodland trails, meadows, and country lanes, marked with arrows and hi-vis tape. The race embraces a holiday theme, encouraging costumes, with Mince Pie Trophies for the top three male and female finishers. It is a cupless event, requiring runners to bring their own bottles for water refills at the start and finish. Race numbers are collected on race morning from registration. The clubhouse offers toilets and refreshments.

The Southwold Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road running event in Suffolk, on England’s east coast. It starts and finishes on Southwold promenade, with the route using Southwold and neighbouring Walberswick rather than staying inside one town. The race is a seaside half marathon with chip timing included for every entrant, and finishers receive a bespoke medal. The course offers runners a coastal setting from the first and last metres on the promenade, then sends them around the Southwold and Walberswick area. Regular paid entry sits alongside charity places for EPIC Norfolk’s Dementia Campaign, where runners commit to raising at least £150 and supplying one race marshal. That charity setup makes volunteering part of the entry model, not just a background extra.

The Colchester Half Marathon begins at 9:00 AM from Jobserve Stadium in Colchester, Essex. Runners will complete a single-lap 13.1-mile race on roads surrounding the city. This is a road half marathon, not a trail event, featuring one continuous loop. The initial 7 miles involve rolling road closures before the route transitions to quiet country roads, moving from town streets to a more rural setting. The final section also has a partial road closure. Results from several past editions confirm its status as an established local race.