Great Bentley Half Marathon 2026

10:30 Sunday 1 February 2026

DistanceHalf Marathon
SurfaceRoad
Course profileFlat
Is accurate?Yes
Accuracy detailsAUKCM South certificate 18/574
LicenceLicensed Road Race
Event listingEvent listing at RunEvents
  • Flat, fast course 
  • UKA measured – 13.1 Miles
  • Start time – 10:30 am
  • Chip timing
  • Minimum age 17 yrs 
  • Maximum 750 online entries
  • No entry on the day 
  • Baggage storage
  • First aid
  • Marshalled course
  • Water stations
  • Hot drinks, rolls and cakes available
  • Course NOT suitable for wheelchairs
  • The course will begin to be dismantled 3 hours after the start of the race. Course directions will still be available and a ‘sweep’ cyclist will follow the last runner.
  • Medal for all finishers
  • Runners World top 50 2009
  • Voted best Essex Race 2008