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Colchester10k

Colchester 10k

Next Race: 09/05/2027

Abbey Fields, Colchester, C02 7SZ

Colchester10k

Colchester 10k

Next Race: 09/05/2027

Abbey Fields, Colchester, C02 7SZ

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Overall Rating

4.8/ 5

132 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 4/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Dawn Holford

Great volunteers and support on the day

Well done to all the volunteers, you make this event what it is! The organisation could be a bit smoother - last time I did this, registration went off with no issues. This year there were instructions that didn’t match (it said to check number on the boards but there were no boards… fortunately the lovely volunteers were able to look me up on their list after I showed them the information I had received and they couldn’t work out my number there either!) So just having something where people could look things up physically could reduce work for the volunteers.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Gordon Clark

Good 10k course

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Valentina Burley

Safe, closed roads and paths

More toilets as nearly missed the start

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Austin Dalby

Great event

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Wayne Fussell

Fabulous

Hill at the end was harsh. Really enjoyed the run definitely coming back next year.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Julie Black

Brilliant day

Great day.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Emma Town

Brilliant race with all the essentials

For the cost of entry i think this race is excellent value. All the essentials are covered - clear pre race info, parking on site, loos, bag drop, fast and clearly marked course, pacers (though some extra ones between 40 and 45 would have been nice), medal and post race banana and water. It's not shiny and glamourous but it's really well run and raising money for great local charities. This was my first time but I was impressed and will come again!

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Adam Foskett

Very fun event.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Matthew Price

Great 10k and great for beginners.

Great race and course. The only criticism is there didn’t appear anywhere to leave bikes safely.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Michelle Farnworth

A few tweaks to make it even better please!

I run this every year and it's always a great race... however a couple of tiny easy tweaks would make it even better! Firstly, more toilets now that the race has considerably grown in size! Secondly, PLEASE have an earlier start time! Yesterday was abnormally cold however it's normally very hot, and running a 10km with a start time of 10.30am makes it exceptionally hot for everyone but ESPECIALLY those who are slower runners. Finishing near midday when the sun is directly overhead makes it a very uncomfortable and unenjoyable experience. (Those that remember last year remember this well!) I'd love for this race to start at 9.30am, maybe 10am at the very latest.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Organiser comment:

You will be glad to know that the race is scheduled to start at 09:30 in 2027 for the reasons that you have mentioned. Logistically is is extremely difficult for the core volunteers to get the course ready, runners registered, on the Sunday morning even for 10:30am. However, we have noted the changes in weather over the years and are doing our best to accommodate this.

Kate Furnish

Friendly, supportive atmosphere

Really well organised event. Such a friendly atmosphere, brilliant support and encouragement from stewards all the way round, nice route with a good amount off road, and a classy medal too.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Lara Akers

Awesome Day

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Nick Wetheridge

Great Race

Flat course, well marked and marshalled. Plenty of free parking and facilities.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Steven Horsley

If you are a beginner, this is a great place to do your first run. Safe paths and pretty flat.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Jo Wilson

Great atmosphere

Marshalls were amazing..so smiley and encouraging.
Very well organised and course was great for a novice 10k runner as well as the pros.
Toilet queues very long.
Really enjoyed it thank you

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Rebecca Wyatt

Excellent event

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Cathryn Mills

Very busy event, but the start organised very well. And loved the pacers

Car parking wasn’t well marshalled.
And was not happy about the excessive plastic water bottles given out at the water stations. Everyone had a few gulps and then threw them down. Why weren’t cups used?

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Marco Miguel Castigador

A Fast Course

A well organised fast course. Great for those chasing PB’s or for the first timers. Well worth for the money.

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Suzanne Frost

Stewards are always very helpful.

Can we finish on the track again?

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
Organiser comment:

Unfortunately we have outgrown the facilities inside the stadium and there is simply not enough space to finish safely.

Cath Breckell

Lovely local feel - inclusive for everyone in the city - not just the club runners! Super organisation all round

Thank you!!

Reviewed using Eventrac, May 2026
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