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Trail runs in Essex

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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
  • £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!

  • 42 miles trail running + 2117 ft ascent
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
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.
  • Sat 5 Dec
  • £80-£120
Manningtree, Essex, UK

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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • From £20
Benfleet, Essex, UK

Hadleigh Legacy 10K

  • 10 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £16
Brentwood, Essex, UK

Weald Country Park (Essex) 10K

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £33-£47
Colchester, Essex, UK

Paras'10 Colchester | Roman Rampage

  • 10 miles multi terrain running
  • Mon 30 Mar
  • £10-£13
Colchester, Essex, UK

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £19.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Sundowner Trail Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Fri 3 - Sat 4 Jul
  • £103-£105
Epping, Essex, UK

The Full Essex Way Ultra

  • 82 miles trail running + 3469 ft ascent

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