Runs in Essex
Find runs near me in Essex for 2025/2026 - search by date or place, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.
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- Sun 4 May
- Sun 4 May
The Maldon Mud Race
The Original World Famous Maldon Mud Race in which competitors race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over the bed of the River Blackwater and only happens at low tide!
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Age 16 & over
- 500 m multi terrain running
- Sun 18 May
- Sun 18 May
Colchester Stampede 10K
Come and run at Colchester Zoo, home to over 260 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes!
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Free venue entry
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 8 Jun
- £25-£30
- Sun 8 Jun
- £25-£30
The High Easter 10K
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Event village
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7
Clacton Fun Run
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 mile event. It's part of a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Enter online
- All ages
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £24-£30
- Sun 17 Aug
- £24-£30
Clacton 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. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 17 Aug
- £28-£35
- Sun 17 Aug
- £28-£35
Clacton Half Marathon
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 half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £46-£62.50
- Sun 12 Oct
- £46-£62.50
Chelmsford 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.
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£44.50
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£44.50
Chelmsford 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.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 10 May
Nuclear Races Rush Weekend | Rookies Saturday
- 1.5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 11 May
Nuclear Races Rush Weekend | Rookies Sunday
- 3 km multi terrain running
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Basildon
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Colchester
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Witham
East of England