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Runs in Essex

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This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £19-£29
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £19-£29
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 10K and 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £30-£32
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £30-£32
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester Half Marathon

An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running
The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £35-£37
  • Sun 16 Mar
  • £35-£37
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

Essex 20

The Essex 20 is held annually and is an ideal 20-mile race for the build-up to Marathon season, set over a 5-lap, flat, fast, tarmac course. Also hosting the Essex County Road Running Championships.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • 20 miles road running
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £7-£35
  • Sun 17 Aug
  • £7-£35
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Clacton Half Marathon & 10K

It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £30-£62.50
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £30-£62.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Wed 22 Jan
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Dark Horse Trail

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Wed 5 Feb
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Dark Rose

  • 5.5 miles trail running
  • Sun 23 Feb
Ongar, Essex, UK

St Peters Way Ultra

  • 42 miles trail running
  • Sun 23 Feb
Benfleet, Essex, UK

Hadleigh Legacy 10K

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 2 Mar
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 16 Mar
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Stow Maries Trail Challenge

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 16 Mar
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Weald Country Park (Essex) 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 22 Mar
Colchester, Essex, UK

Paras'10 Colchester - Roman Rampage

  • 10 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 23 Mar
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Bakers Brentwood Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Mon 24 Mar
Colchester, Essex, UK

The Wivenhoe Wander 5 Mile Trail Run

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sun 6 Apr
Harlow, Essex, UK

St Clare Hospice 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 13 Apr
Colchester, Essex, UK

Bromley 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Races Rush Weekend

  • Fun run
  • Obstacle race 7
  • Mud run
  • Sat 10 May
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Oblivion Samhain

  • 13 hrs multi terrain running
  • Sun 11 May
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Oblivion Extreme

  • 60 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 11 May
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Nuclear Fit

  • 6 km trail running
  • Sun 11 May
Halstead, Essex, UK

Halstead & Essex Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sat 17 May
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • 10 miler
  • Sun 18 May
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester Stampede 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Fri 4 - Sat 5 Jul
Epping, Essex, UK

The Full Essex Way Ultra

  • 82 miles trail running

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