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Runs in Essex in May 2026

Find runs in Essex in May 2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

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  • Wed 6 May
  • £15-£17
Chelmsford, Essex

Trifarm 15K Spring Trail Run

  • 15 km trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £53-£55
Halstead, Essex

Halstead & Essex Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £22-£24
Colchester, Essex

Colchester 10K

  • 10 km road running + 164 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • £10-£27
Basildon, Essex

Test Track Ten Races

  • 10 miler
  • 10K run
  • Fun run
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25-£30
Chelmsford, Essex

Wild Hybrid Essex - Hanningfield Reservoir Pairs & Solos

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 17 May
  • £42
Colchester, Essex

Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K

  • 10 km road running + 77 m ascent
  • Thu 21 May
  • £15-£18
Chelmsford, Essex

Chelmsford Brew Co Summer Ale Trail Hike & Run 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £5-£22.50
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Thameside 10K & 5K Races

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run

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