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18th May 2025
Start time: 10:10am
The Recreation Ground, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9RL
Everyone is welcome! Children under nine years old must be accompanied by an adult. Stroll with your little one in a pram or walk your furry friend on a leash! Add a dash of fun by dressing up in fancy costumes!
You will help raise money for local charities or a charity of your own choice.
For everyone who finishes the race, they will receive a medal.
For the winners of the race, they will receive a trophy.
10 Mile Race
A medal will be issued to all runners and trophies awarded as follows:
2 Mile Fun Run
A medal will be issued to all runners and trophies awarded as follows:
Presentations of trophies will take place at 12 noon on the day .
If you're not participating in the race but still want to make the most of your day out, feel free to explore the stalls, watch your children delight in the rides, savor some delicious food, cheer on the runners, or simply unwind in a safe and joyful atmosphere
18th May 2025
Start time: 10:00am
The Recreation Ground, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9RL
You must be at least 17 years old on Races Day. Team entries also welcome.
You will help raise money for local charities or a charity of your own choice.
For everyone who finishes the race, they will receive a medal.
For the winners of the race, they will receive a trophy.
10 Mile Race
A medal will be issued to all runners and trophies awarded as follows:
2 Mile Fun Run
A medal will be issued to all runners and trophies awarded as follows:
Presentations of trophies will take place at 12 noon on the day .
The route is a ten mile undulating course along roads in Great Baddow, Galleywood and rural West Hanningfield.
Organised to the highest standards
Licensed by AAA (2024-46952) BARR GOLD GRADE
Marshalled fully. More than 65 marshals in radio and telephone contact with Race Control.
Mobile paramedics
Water Stations – 4
Sponge Stations – 1
Secure Left Luggage
Changing rooms
18th May 2025
10 Mile Road Race - Start time: 10:00am
2 Mile Fun Run - Start time: 10:10am
The Recreation Ground, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9RL
10 Mile Road Race
The minimum age for the 10 Mile Road Race is 17 years on Races Day (parental/guardian permission required if under 18).
2 Mile Fun Run
Entrants under the age of 9 on Races Day must be accompanied by an adult (parental/guardian permission required if under 18).
We are governed by the UKA Road Running licence which oversees all UK races and we are monitored against their rules and regulations. Our course has been certified correct by the Association of UK course measurers. We also have a strict risk assessment covering all eventualities.
Yes, there will be - provided by Lindsey Abbott director and owner of Shimmy 'n' Groove Fitness Ltd based in Chelmsford and online offering a variety of fitness classes and PT.
She is a qualified Secondary PE teacher and mental Health PT. She choreographs her own classes and takes pride in adapting to suit all participants.
Fun and the feel-good factor are the primary focus of her workouts.
@shimmyngroove
ShimmyAndGrooveFitnessLtd
Yes there will be - Revive Health Chelmsford are providing four physio’s and massage/therapy beds for a donation to Farleigh Hospice
We are happy to help with any queries, just contact us.
The Great Baddow Races were started in 1982 by Bob Hendrie. A keen runner himself, Bob is still closely involved in the organisation of the event.
For 30 years, the Rotary Club of Chelmsford Mildmay has been solely responsible for the organisation of the races. Since 2018, another Rotary Club – Chelmsford Rivermead – has become its organisational partner.
The Races have been started over the years by some famous Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Fatima Whitbread, Danny Crates and Eamonn Martin and by personalities from radio and TV such as Dave Monk.
Runners have come from all over the country. As well as the Home Counties and East Anglia, they have come from as far north as Yorkshire and Scotland.
Car parking is available at the Millennium Centre grounds on the day of the race. We can accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to vehicles or property left with vehicles.
A temporary road closure will exist on 19th May 2024 from 10.00 am to 11.45 pm of the High Street from its junction with Church Street and its junction with Vicarage Lane and Galleywood Road. Diversion signs will be in place.
Our sponsors allow us, with their generosity, to put on this magnificent Community event. We are extremely grateful for their kind support.
Each year the complex organisation of the Baddow Races requires help from many individuals and organisations. The Rotary clubs of Chelmsford Mildmay and Chelmsford Rivermead share the responsibility of putting this event together and we are supported by our sponsors. Please find more information on the Get Involved page.
The start and finish of the Baddow Races is at the Millenium Ground. At the site there are many activities for all the family to enjoy whilst the races are happening so come along and support out charities by donating whilst enjoying a fun day out.
Runners with disabilities should be aware that the Races commence with a lap around the grounds on grass and finish on grass. We ask those with disabilities to use their judgement as to their ability to manage the course taking into account gradients and that the route is open to traffic. If you have a disability that requires assistance, for example deafness or blindness (accompanied) please email us at info@old.baddowraces.co.uk and we will endeavour to help.
2025 Distance certification 18/190 | Road Race Licence ID: 2025-28275
