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Fun runs in Essex

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Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £14
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs | Family Mile

Join ATW for the Remembrance Runs at The Carver Barracks, (Formerly Debden Airfield), in Essex to help honour our fallen heroes and raise money for this fantastic military charity.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • 1 mile road running
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
  • Sun 14 Dec
  • £7-£22
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Southend Rudolph Run

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • All ages
  • Fun run 2
  • Tue 30 Dec
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Bobble Hat 2K Obstacle Run

  • 2 km multi terrain running
  • Fri 2 Jan 2026
Brentwood, Essex, UK

2K Bobble Hat Run

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Maldon, Essex, UK

The Maldon Mud Race

  • 500 m multi terrain running
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | Junior 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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