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Beginner-friendly 10K runs in Essex

Find beginner-friendly 10k runs in Essex in 2026/2027 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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Run the Rayleigh 10K, a scenic multi-terrain race through Hockley, Grove and Gusted Hall Woods, combining woodland trails, community atmosphere and a rewarding circular course in Essex.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £22-£24
Hockley, Essex, UK

Rayleigh 10K

Run the Rayleigh 10K, a scenic multi-terrain race through Hockley, Grove and Gusted Hall Woods, combining woodland trails, community atmosphere and a rewarding circular course in Essex.

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!
  • Sun 14 Jun
  • £26-£28
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The High Easter 10K

A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!

  • 10 km road running + 98 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Event village
  • Age 15 & over
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £16
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Weald Country Park (Essex) 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £14-£16
Colchester, Essex, UK

Bromley 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £22-£24
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester 10K

  • 10 km road running + 164 ft ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £42
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K

  • 10 km road running + 77 m ascent

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