Rayleigh 10K

Timetable

• 08:00 | Registration

The Rayleigh 10K follows a scenic circular multi-terrain route through the woodland trails and countryside around Hockley in Essex. Starting on Gusted Hall Lane, runners quickly head onto forest paths and bridleways that weave through the peaceful surroundings of Hockley Woods. 

The course continues through Grove Woods and surrounding woodland tracks, offering a mix of compact trails, natural paths and gently undulating terrain. The varied surface keeps the run interesting while remaining accessible for runners of all abilities. 

As the loop winds back toward the finish, runners pass through Gusted Hall Woods before climbing to the finish area. With tree-lined trails, quiet countryside and supportive marshals along the way, it’s a classic Essex trail race with a friendly local atmosphere. 

Route highlights

• Circular 10K multi-terrain course
• Woodland trails through Hockley Woods
• Scenic paths in Grove Woods
• A mix of bridleways and forest tracks
• Gently undulating terrain
• Start and finish near Gusted Hall Woods

Event HQ

Gusted Hall
Gustedhall Lane
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4JL
UK

Parking

There will be approximately 150 car parking spaces available at Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell SS5 4LN, What3Words ///appendix.opposing.hence  which is approximately 1 mile from Gusted Hall Lane and approximately a 10-15 minutes walk.

If you use on-street parking in the vicinity, please park considerately and ensure that access for residents and emergency vehicles is not restricted. It would be appreciated if you could car-share.

Included

• Medal for all finishers

Prizes

There will be four prizes (trophies) awarded:-

• First place male (16-40)
• First place female (16-35) 
• First place male veteran (over 40)
• First place female veteran (over 35)

Well organised great event! Just one note, let the horse riders know the event is on! Daniel C

Great 10K. Great event,only downside was they said photos would be uploaded,but 5 days after the event and sadly no photos to remember the day with. Barry M

Lovely event on my doorstep! Great route, great marshalls, great medal, great atmosphere! Nicki B

Another fantastic event. Love the challenging course and mix of flats/uphills and downs. Mark B

A great Summer Cross Country course. Great course and plenty of friendly marshals Billy G

Excellent and challenging course. As a first timer surprised in distance to start. Mark P

Friendly atmosphere. All good,apart from the long walk from the parking area to the start and back,weather was good so not as bad as it could have been. Trevor P

Tough but brilliant course. Really well organised, fantastic Marshalls, lovely medal. Sandy K

Amazing event! Enjoyed the whole thing. Sharon H

Amazing 10k event well organised thanks guys enjoyed it Leanne O

Great morning run Michelle S

Great trail run, very well organised. Thanks to the marshals! Charlotte F

A great Sunday morning. First time running this event but not the last time. Philip M

6.2miles of scenic countryside, trails, woods and pathways, of which some were quite challenging, but very rewarding once completed. Shelley E

Great course and brilliantly organised. Matt R

Lovely off road race Richard B

Hilly and hot! Rebecca T

Entry fees