Runs in Essex
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- Sun 7 Jun
- £22-£24
Rayleigh 10K
Run the Rayleigh 10K, a scenic multi-terrain race through Hockley, Grove and Gusted Hall Woods, combining woodland trails, community atmosphere and a rewarding circular course in Essex.
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Sun 14 Jun
- £26-£28
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!
- 10 km road running + 98 ft ascent
- Fri 7 Aug
- £14-£24
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs
Race under the lights at a fast, friendly Friday night 5K, featuring the Essex 5K County Championships and a buzzing summer atmosphere with great support.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 16 Aug
- £7-£33
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!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 11 Oct
- £36-£69
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Nov
- £10-£36
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.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 5 Dec
- £80-£120
St Edmund Way Ultra
Embark on a historic journey on enchanting Suffolk trails, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, where every step brings adventure, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering a true ultra.
- 80 miles trail running + 2036 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Feb 2027
- £70
St Peters Way Ultra
42 miles of footpath meandering through the historic countryside of Essex in an easterly direction towards the coast, along an ancient pilgrimage route dating back to the 7th century!
- 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Mar 2027
- £35-£37
Colchester Half Marathon
An exciting stadium base and a route which takes you past iconic landmarks of the UK's oldest town with thousands of people cheering you on as you run through the centre!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May
- £25-£30
Wild Hybrid Essex - Hanningfield Reservoir Pairs & Solos
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Thu 21 May
- £15-£18
Chelmsford Brew Co Summer Ale Trail Hike & Run 10K
- 10 km trail running