Colchester Sports Park is launching new sessions designed to help local runners stay active throughout the darker winter months.
Light Up Your Run offers dedicated running sessions on the Sports Park's floodlit 1m cycle track, providing a safe, traffic-free environment for runners of all abilities when daylight hours are limited.
The new sessions will take place from the 17 November:
- Tuesdays: 7pm to 8pm and 8pm to 9pm
- Fridays: 8pm to 9pm and 9pm to 10pm
The sessions are included free of charge for Adult Standard and Adult Plus members, while non-members can take advantage of an introductory £5 pay as you go rate.
The initiative has been developed in response to customer feedback and growing demand for safe outdoor running opportunities during the winter season.
Whether you're training for an event, maintaining your fitness, returning to running, or simply looking for a safer alternative to running on dark roads and pavements, the floodlit track provides the perfect setting.
Cllr Martin Goss, Portfolio Holder for Waste, Neighbourhoods and Leisure at Colchester City Council, said: "We know many runners struggle to maintain their routines during winter when evenings become darker and local routes feel less accessible. Light Up Your Run gives people a safe, well-lit and welcoming space to continue exercising throughout the winter months. We're excited to offer something different that supports our community and responds directly to customer demand."
Sessions can be booked online at Cycling - Colchester Sports Park or via the App. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.