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Fun runs in Essex

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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
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 2026
  • £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!

  • Enter online
  • All ages
  • 600 m road running
  • 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
  • Sat 16 May 2026
Basildon, Essex, UK

Test Track Ten Races

  • 10 miler
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Boxted 10K | Junior 2K

  • 2 km multi terrain running

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