COMPANY OF RUNNERS cordially invite you to join us for the Camu10kunum. Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to self-navigate on a 10k section of the Camuplodunum marathon course.
Colchester was known as Camulodunum in Roman times. Derek Keeble conceived the Camuplodunum in 1974 as a 25-mile walk encircling the town. We’re holding the Camuplodunum Marathon on 1 April so we decided to stage a supplementary 10k race that same day. This will follow the first three miles of the marathon route, then circle round and return: so nearly an out and back course. It will take in a little of the Essex Way, pass through beautiful woods and scenery. It is mostly a trail route, so be prepared for muddy paths.
There will be no checkpoints. However, you will pass the Co-op in West Bergholt halfway should you need to purchase refreshments.
The cut-off is three hours, to allow walkers to join us. Participants should be comfortable with following navigation instructions, GPS files or by reading maps – this course is not marshaled nor does it have tape/arrows to show the way. It is easy to follow the directions, however you will be given the Race Director’s phone number and if it is clear that you are very lost, we will ask for your What 3 Words reference and come and find you!