Essex Half Marathon & 10K

After a long hiatus, the Essex Half Marathon is coming back and is now the Essex Labor Day Half Marathon!  Join us for a scenic 13.1 mile out-and-back as we say "so long" to summer or sign up for our flat-and-fast 10K option.  The race starts at Essex High School before bringing racers to the country back roads of Essex.  At mile 4, runners will encounter a one mile incline and leg burn while trying to conquer Curve Hill. Runners will feel the comfort of the dirt roads as they run their way up and down the hills of Lost Nation Road. The turn-around spot is the end of Lost Nation Road, at the intersection of Old Stage Road.  Runners will continue back on Lost Nation Road before cruising down Lamore, back onto Colchester Road to Old Colchester Road, towards the finish.  Racers will hear the roar of the crowd cheering as they sprint to the finish with their friends, loved ones, and fans to cheer them on.  The cutoff time for this event is 3 hours. The Essex Half Marathon is a certified course.  Certification code VT12012JK