The route for the first Chelmsford marathon has been altered slightly at the eleventh hour due to "severe weather" and flooding.
Organisers the J's Hospice told runners this afternoon (October 16) that two miles of grass-surface running in Hylands Park will be removed from the course.
An equal distance of tarmac-surface running, all in Central Park, will replace it for when about 1,900 take to the streets this Sunday (October 19).
In an email sent to participants, the J's Hospice development manager Tony Smith said: "Due to the severe weather conditions in the past couple of days and parts of the course becoming flooded it has been determined that, in the best interest of runners, the route will be slightly altered."
A new race map is being drawn up to give to runners as soon as possible.
The email continues: "The course is still officially measured and accurate for a multi-terrain marathon.
"Although the weather is looking good for the event day, your safety is the main priority and therefore changing the route was the best option.
"We really hope you enjoy the revised course."
