Colchester Stampede Half Marathon
Sunday 2nd October 2022
Address:
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL
(If using the app What3Words, use the words ///toads.dream.mute for exact event village location.)
Please be aware that dogs are NOT allowed at this event.
Start Time:
9:00am
**Please note that there is a 3 hour cut off time due to the road closures! If you have any concerns regarding the cut off time please contact us at info@colchesterstampede.com**
Arrival
The car park will open at 6:45am and we would advise arriving before 8:00am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Due to the nature of the venue and the car park only being accessible by one road, please expect a queue if arriving after this time.
We will have a car parking and traffic management team to make this as smooth and quick as possible.
Race pack Collection
**ALL RACE PACKS ARE TO BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY**
All entries will be assigned a number at registration.
To collect your number, make your way down to the collection desks on Sunday Morning.
Please arrive early to collect your pack!
You will only need one number attached to the front of your shirt.
Your timing chip will be attached to the bottom of your race bib and needs to be attached to your shoe as per the instructions on the back of the chip. Please make sure you keep your number on at all times during the race.
At the finish, you can dispose of your chip (we do not need to collect them back).
When you receive your race packs, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the brief runner Information form which can be found printed on the back of your bib. This will help us greatly in case of an emergency!
Race Start
The race will have a warm up in the event village 15minutes prior to the race start time.
After the warm up, estimated finish times will be called to the starting pen where our marshals will guide you into a start formation.
During the race
There will be marshals all around the course as well as distance signs and arrows.
This road closed route has one of the most unique start lines in the UK, the race both starts and finishes within the Zoo itself. The first and last kilometres are within the grounds of Colchester zoo, with the route navigating you past Elephants, Tigers and Hyenas to name a few. The remainder of the course is made up of fully closed country roads which offer a picturesque run through the Essex countryside.
If you need to overtake on the course please be sure to take a wide berth around the runner in front.
Please discard any water bottles or rubbish in the litter zones on the course.
See course map HERE
After the race
Do NOT stop within the finish area. Please continue through the finish until you pass the medals and are in an open space.
There will be sealed ACTIPH water bottles at the finish for each runner to collect along with your medal and Love Corn which will be laid out on tables for you to help yourself.
Travel
Address: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0SL
(If using the app What3Words, use the words ///toads.dream.mute for exact event village location.)
The car park will open at 6:45am and we would advise arriving before 8:00am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Due to the nature of the venue and the car park only being accessible by one road, please expect a queue if arriving after this time.
We will have a car parking and traffic management team to make this as smooth and quick as possible.
There will be plenty of FREE parking available for all runners and spectators next to the event village.
By Car – The postcode for the event is: CO3 0SL
Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the main A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass.
From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12.
From Southend: About 1 hour’s journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12.
From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour’s journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12.
From Stansted Airport: About 50 minutes journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12.
Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.
By Rail
The nearest stations are: Colchester North and Marks Tey.
We advise planning your journey before the race to ensure you arrive at the train station with as much time as possible. Colchester North and Marks Tey train station are a 4 mile walk from the start line.
There are taxi services you can contact if this does not work for you, we’d recommend contacting and booking them well in advance.
The numbers for local services can be found here:
Taxi 555 – 01206 524524MCS
Minicab Services – 01206 544444
Lucky 6 Taxis – 01206 666666
For more information regarding how to get to the zoo visit the site HERE
Toilets
For this event we will use portable toilets located in the Event village.
Baggage
Refreshments
There will be water provided at the 2.5 mile, 7 mile and 11.5 mile marks. Water will also be available at the finish line. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead up to the event.
Results
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race, which will be made available on our photos page after the race.
Social Media
For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Twitter @runthroughuk and use the hashtag #Runthroughuk in the build-up to the race.
If you want to talk all things running before and after the event join our RunThrough Chat group on Facebook.
If you #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages, the best ones will feature on our page!
Spectators
Colchester Zoo has reserved a limited number of tickets for friends & family of the runners to visit Colchester Zoo on Sunday 2nd October 2022.
Tickets for friends & family of the runners are available to book until Saturday the 1st October at 9pm. Zoo Passholders are not required to pre-book in advance.
Tickets are NOT AVAILABLE to purchase on the day and so if you wish to visit on race day you must book online in advance.
Spectator tickets can be purchased here.
Event T-shirts
This will probably be your favourite fitted activewear top made with a soft and lightweight polyester fabric, this T-shirt is made to keep you comfortable and fresh on your run.
If you have purchased an event T-shirt with your race entry, please head to the RT Kit stall on the day of your race, with your order confirmation and we will have your item ready for collection!
If you’ve not pre-ordered a T-shirt, but would like to purchase one, these are available HERE.
RunThrough Kit
Powered by RunThrough, RT Kit provides the level of quality and style in its running clothing that you’d expect from a brand that has become synonymous with running over the last decade.
If you have purchased an item of RT Kit with your race entry, please head to the RT Kit stall on the day of your race, with your email order confirmation and we will have your item ready for collection!