ARU Writtle parkrun

The course

The course is 5k long. The course is at ARU Writtle College, Chelmsford. The course is run on a mixture of grass and permanent paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.

Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.

Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.

Course details from the official parkrun event page.

Opening hours

What people say

“An enjoyable course, easy to find from Writtle and a massive Car Park. Toilets left something to be desired. The course itself is twice around the lake and an out and back. The lake is nice, but the ground around it is…”Robert C · 4 stars

“ARU Writtle is essentially two out-and-back laps along a gravel and concrete path. The finish funnel tails off about 60 metres to the right on grass. We descended en masse to celebrate our pal Ian’s 799th parkrun. A…”Paul Monaghan · 4 stars