The 41st Anniversary of the largest event of its kind in Essex

Sunday 12th March 2023

Entries are now open

Important Message:

Regretfully, we have come to the
conclusion that it will not be possible to  hold the Fun Run in 2023 due to safety issues. Runners as young as 8 years were mingling with moving traffic  at the start in 2022, To resolve this would involve prohibitive road management actions. 

The organisers are looking at the possibility of holding a separate Fun Run, off road, later in the year. All current entrants will be fully refunded. 

Premium Parking

You can reserve parking near to the Start/Finish 
on the event entry form for £10. 

Don't forget to order your T-Shirt (£12 +£2 p&p)   on the  event entry form.

The last date for on-line registration is Monday 6th March 2023.  This is to ensure your race pack can be posted to you in time for the event.  Transfers can be made up to Thursday  9th March 2023 and you will need to collect your race number from the original entrant. Please note it is not possible to enter on Race Day. All entries must be made through our on-line facility. 

You can cancel within 7 days  of making your entry , we are legally obliged to  provide a full refund.  After 7 days we have a strict no-refund policy for entry fees for any reason. For any merchandise purchased (i.e T-Shirt) we will make a full refund, less postage providing the item is returned, unused within 14 days.

We ceased Race Day entry in 2009 to improve the smooth running of the event and speed up the results process.  It will not be possible (for any reason) to enter the race on race day in 2023. No race packs will be available. So please ensure you enter early. Entries open on  1st July 2022.

In the unlikely event that your race pack does not arrive by Thursday  9th  March 2023 please let us know by e-mail through our contact page.
If we have received your entry, we will ensure a replacement pack can be collected at the information desk on race day.
It is important that you check that we have received your entry via the  'Check your Entry' facility on the FR Systems entry page.
If you have received your race pack and have lost the BIB/CHIP, please come to the information desk in the sports hall, and we will issue you with a replacement .

All runners who complete the event will receive a quality commemorative medal.  There will be cash prizes and a trophy for the 1st/2nd/3rd overall, Male and Female. 1st Prize is £300, 2nd Prize is £200 and 3rd Prize is £100.

Additionally there is a trophy for the veteran male (over 40 years), veteran female (over 35 years) and the winning team. There is also a trophy for the oldest competitor who finishes the race.

• For 2023, our providers, FR Systems have an on-line facility to allow transfer of an entry in the Half Marathon to another runner up to the entry closure date of 9th March 2023. Transfer in the Fun Run is not possible.

• The runner changes must be made on-line via the FR Systems portal. Details for access are provided at the time of entry.

• The integral chip and number must be handed by the original entrant to the new runner. You cannot transfer an entry if you have not received the race number/chip and no replacements will be issued.

• The transfer must be within the Half Marathon only. If you wish to change race you will need to complete a new entry if the limit has not been reached.

• Runners who take part with a race number that has not been officially transferred will be disqualified.

For the past two events (2020 and 2022) we have not had a manned baggage facility due to covid precautions. We provide under cover baggage racks in the sports hall where runners can leave their bags. We have found this has worked well and avoids the need for an army of volunteers to man the desks. Whilst this is not totally secure, no bags have been lost in the two years of operation. All bags are left at the owners risk.

The Half Marathon starts at 10.00am . Runners should listen out for instructions from the announcer.

Each team should consist of a minimum of five entrants running in the same race. Each team member MUST individually fill out and sign an entry form.
Teams can be entered prior to the event by noting the team name on the entry form or updating their entry via the FR Systems entry portal. The latest date is 9th March 2023.
There is no limit to the number of members in a team, however only the first four will count towards the team trophy.
The winners will be the team with the lowest total of the positions of the first four members crossing the finishing line. If you are considering entering a very large team, it may be more fun to divide into smaller teams and have an internal competition.

You can check if we have received your entry on the FR Systems entry portal via this web site.
If your entry is not shown within two weeks of submission, please let FR Systems  know by e-mail (contact page) and they will investigate further. For on-line entries we will need the FR Systems confirmation reference number provided to you by e-mail immediately you have successfully completed the entry.
If you have not received this confirmation it is most likely your entry has failed  and you will need to re-apply.

All runners must agree to the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Click here for full details. The general disclaimers is as follows:

1. In order to run in the 2023 Brentwood Half Marathon and Fun Run event runners agree the following disclaimer and to the Terms & Conditions.  In particular, please note Section 10 which covers the event cancellation policy and options.
    

2. I declare I will abide by the age limits set for the event and will abide by the laws and rules of UK Athletics. I declare that I will not compete in the race unless I am medically fit on the day of the race and that, in any event, I will compete at my own risk. I accept that the organisers, sponsors, partners, marshals will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses, which may arise in consequence of my participation of the event.  I also hereby give my permission to the event organisers to use my name, quotes, video and photographic likeness for marketing and promotional purposes. I also understand that entry fees are non-refundable. I also agree terms and conditions before I will run in the event." 

Premium Parking

We have three car parks within easy walking distance to the Start/Finish where spaces can be reserved for £10. You will need to reserve you space at the time of entry using the on-line entry form. Location of car parks.

Yes! In 2022 we offered FREE download off all event photographs. This has proved to be very popular and will be contiued for 2023. Photos are taken by our professional partners, Sussex Sport Photography. Get your "race face" ready!

Can I Change my Address?

Until the time of Race Pack posting (around mid Feb 2022) you can change your address by contacting our provider, FR Systems , contact details are on your entry confirmation.  After this date  the race pack will be sent to the address provided and you will need to make arrangements for its collection from this address.

What are the Award Categories?

Click on the following link - Awards- to see all the categories. There will be a cash prize for 1/2/3 Male/Female in the Half Marathon, plus many other awards, particularly for the younger runners in the Fun Run

Can I purchase an event T-Shirt?

Commemorative T-Shirts can be ordered at the time of entry only on the main entry form  (£12 plus £2 p&p) and will be posted in good time for the event.  T-Shirts may also be available for sale on race day in the Sports Hall, subject to stock availability.