Essex 20
Sun 16 Mar 2025 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.

  • Sun 16 Mar 2025
Carver Barracks, Saffron Walden

Essex 20

09:30

Age 18 & over

£35-£37

  • 20 miles road running
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Flat
  • Newcomers
  • PB
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Event overview

The venue is a 5-lap course at Debden Airfield. This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still wind conditions on most days.

This race also incorporates the Inter-counties 20-mile road race champs, so there will be a competitive field at the front end.

Event photos

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

  • Paid parking

Event HQ

Carver Barracks
Elder Street
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 2YB
UK

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Paid parking

Ample parking is available at the venue for a £3 parking fee.

Route

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • No headphones
  • PB

  • Bring your own cup
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Here are the ways this event cares for the environment:

Summary

  • Recycling bins
  • Recycling gets separated from general waste
  • Finish line water bottles made from recycled material
  • Refill taps are provided so participants can bring their own bottle and fill up during the event
  • The choice of paper cups at water stations
  • Signage including course marking attached with reusable garden wire instead of plastic cable ties
  • 'Dynamic bib assignment’ removes the need for envelopes, sticker labels and excess waste
  • Bike racking is provided to promote cycling to the events

What's included

  • Medal

  • Age 18 & over
  • Enter online

A really great event. I used it as prep for an upcoming marathon and it was perfect for this, but also a great race in its own right. Having 5 laps made it great for pacing and it’s nearly completely flat so a fast course. Water (in paper cups) and gels every lap. Really well Marshalled. There were some fast guys and girls due to it being inter county championships, but it’s such a friendly event and suitable for all. Nick C

Great music around the course. Sandra W

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