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Fun runs in Essex

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The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.
  • Fri 7 Aug
  • £12-£14
Colchester, Essex, UK

ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs | 1 Mile Road Race/Fun Run

The Fun Run takes place before the 5K races and is in an ideal venue to chase a fast time as the 1-mile course is traffic-free, pancake flat and on smooth tarmac.

  • 1 mile road running + 16 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
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!
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £7
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

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!

  • 600 m road running
  • Enter online
  • All ages
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 7 Nov
  • From £9
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.

  • 1 mile road running
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • All ages
  • Sun 26 Apr
Maldon, Essex, UK

The Maldon Mud Race

  • 500 m multi terrain running
  • Sat 16 May
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races

  • 10 miler
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Sun 14 Jun
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | Junior 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running
  • Wed 30 Dec
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Bobble Hat Run 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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