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Flat Road runs in Essex

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This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £16-£27
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Debden 10K and 5K

This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners, and the surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still conditions on most days - but your PB or run stress-free.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 11 & over
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
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 15 Mar 2026
  • £22-£34
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.

  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 18 & over
  • Road run 2
A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £26-£28
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

The High Easter 10K

A cracking countryside 10K bursting with heart and community spirit in the picturesque little village of High Easter with a cash reward for beating the course record!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Event village
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km road running + 98 ft ascent
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 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
  • Sun 16 Aug 2026
  • £7-£33
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

Clacton Half Marathon & 10K

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 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest half marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £36-£54
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Half Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest half marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles road running + 331 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £9-£34
Saffron Walden, Essex, UK

ATW Remembrance Runs

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.

  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Colchester, Essex, UK

Colchester 10K

  • 10 km road running + 164 ft ascent

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