The Colchester Mile

On the site that was once home to a Roman circus hosting regular chariot races we invite you to come down to Abbey Fields and participate in a physical challenge of a different kind! Join in with hundreds of other local people and challenge yourself over a distance of either 1, 3 or 6 miles and get fit and healthy whilst raising money for Sport Relief. There will also be lots of other activities taking place so bring the whole family along for a fun day out.

The Colchester Mile
Date: 16-Mar-2008
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM

On the day registration

You can register on the day for this event.
Please arrive at: 10:00 AM

Meeting point

The Garrison Track on Circular Road North, Abbey Fields, Colchester. From here participants will be taken to the start area on Circular Road East.

Your start time

You will be given a start time or, where possible, we'll give you a selection of start times to choose from.

Entertainment info

In addition to the Mile there will be a sport and health fair to ensure there is plenty to see and do for the whole family. There will be a range of stalls and activities with involvement from the Community Health Team, Northeast Essex Primary Care Trust and local sports clubs.

How to find us:
Address
Circular Road East
Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SZ
Get there by bus: Take any bus to Colchester town centre and then follow instructions on how to reach the venue on foot.
Get there by car: From A12 North (Ipswich): 1. Take 1st exit for Colchester 2. Slight left toward A1232/Ipswich Rd 3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A1232/Ipswich Rd 4. Go through one roundabout 5. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A133/Cowdray Ave 6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N Station Rd 7. Slight right at Middleborough 8. Turn right to stay on Middleborough 9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A134/Balkerne Hill 10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto B1022/Maldon Rd 11. Turn left at B1026/Beaconsfield Ave 12. Turn right at B1026/Butt Rd 13. Turn left at Circular Road East 14. Turn left at Circular Road North and then turn right into car park. From A12 South (London): 1. Take the exit for Colchester Central (A133) 2. At Spring Lane Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A133/Cymbeline Way. Continue to follow A133 3. At Westway, take the 3rd exit onto A134/Westway 4. Go through one roundabout onto Balkerne Hill 5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto B1022/Maldon Rd 6. Turn left at B1026/Beaconsfield Ave 7. Turn right at B1026/Butt Rd 8. Turn left at Circular Road East 9. Turn left at Circular Road North and then turn right into car park.
Get there by foot: From High Street: 1. Head west and turn left onto Head Street 2. Turn left onto St John's street 3. Turn right onto Abbey Gate Street and continue through subway to St John's Green 4. Continue straight ahead up the hill along Flagstaff Road 5. At the cross roads turn right onto Circular Road North and proceed until you reach the Garrison Track on your right.
The Sainsburys Sport Relief Mile
Pricing
Adult (16 and over)
£5
Child (under 16)
£2
Family Discount (2 adults, 2 children)
£12

The fee helps to cover the cost of staging your Mile event - so make sure you get sponsored to take part!

Facilities
  • Car Parking

  • Toilets

  • Dogs welcome

    Guide dogs only

  • Wheelchair access

  • Disabled Parking

  • Disabled Changing