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Trail runs in Essex

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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

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
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 28 Feb 2027
  • £70
Ongar, Essex

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
  • Mon 30 Mar
  • £10-£13
Colchester, Essex

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sat 4 Apr
  • £9-£11
Dunmow, Essex

Easter Eggstravaganza Day 2

  • Trail run 2
  • Thu 23 Apr
  • £14
Ingatestone, Essex

The Viper 5 Mile Trail Run

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £15-£17
Chelmsford, Essex

Trifarm 15K Spring Trail Run

  • 15 km trail running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £25-£30
Chelmsford, Essex

Wild Hybrid Essex - Hanningfield Reservoir Pairs & Solos

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • 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
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £19.50
Chelmsford, Essex

Sundowner Trail Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Thu 25 Jun
  • £10-£11
Chelmsford, Essex

Trifarm 10K Summer Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 3 - Sat 4 Jul
  • £103-£105
Epping, Essex

The Full Essex Way Ultra

  • 82 miles trail running + 3469 ft ascent

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