Runs in Essex

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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 8 Nov
£14-£37

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
Newcomers
Event village
Sustainability policy
All ages

Fun run
5K run
10K run
Half marathon

Mark Remembrance Sunday with a meaningful 10-mile run through Rochford’s peaceful lanes, combining a respectful tribute with a scenic, well-supported and impeccably organised event.

Sun 9 Nov
£27-£29

Rochford, Essex, UK

Rochford Remembrance Sunday 10

Mark Remembrance Sunday with a meaningful 10-mile run through Rochford’s peaceful lanes, combining a respectful tribute with a scenic, well-supported and impeccably organised event.

Newcomers
Chip timing
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Event village
Age 17 & over

10 miles road running

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

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!

Sun 22 Feb 2026
£60

Ongar, Essex, UK

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!

Newcomers
Enter online
Undulating
Event village
Rural
Age 18 & over

42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent

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!

Sun 8 Mar 2026
£33-£35

Colchester, Essex, UK

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!

Newcomers
Chip timing
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Undulating
Event village
Urban
Rural
Age 17 & over

13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent

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
Newcomers
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
£32-£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.