5K · Colchester
5K running routes in Colchester
3 5 kilometre routes in Colchester — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.
The 5K running routes around Colchester offer a good mix of surfaces, with some sections on pavement and others on trail. You'll find a few options here, all of them single loops.
The routes are fairly gentle, with Braiswick 5 being one of the flatter options, and High Woods 5 offering a similar amount of climbing.
5K routes in Colchester
5K running in Colchester — common questions
- Where can I run a 5K in Colchester?
- Skamper lists 3 5K running routes in and around Colchester, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.
- Are these 5K routes free to use?
- Yes. Every route is free to view and download, and you can navigate it turn by turn in the Skamper app.
- Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?
- We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.