Runs in Essex
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- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
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
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £60
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
- Sun 8 Mar 2026
- £33-£35
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
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Urban
- Rural
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running + 403 ft ascent
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £16-£27
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
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £22-£34
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
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- Road run 2
- Sun 16 Aug 2026
- £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!
- Families
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- All ages
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
Chelmsford Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Fri 3 - Sat 4 Jul 2026
The Full Essex Way Ultra
- 82 miles trail running + 3469 ft ascent