COVID - 19 current update - 30/04/20 - Hi all with UKA extending the current ban on events till the end of June and government restrictions likely to extend till at least then we have taken the following decisions about our next 2 planned events.

Essex 100 has been cancelled for 2020 and all entrants either carried over till next year or refunded 60%

SBYU has been postponed till August 28th weekend (Race starts 29th). and those who can't do that date have again been refunded 60%

We will of course review these decisions if new restrictions or information comes to light.

We need to give UKA and the Government's actions time to take effect and if we are lucky we can get back to our normal lives as soon as possible.

Please follow the current guidance and restrictions.

We are lucky we can still run as long as we need to each day outside as long as we observe social distances and hand washing within the current law and guidelines, Only Wales has a time limit of 1 hour currently. This means for the vast majority of us we can still get in some good training towards events later this year.

We will of course keep you up to date via emails, the website and social media.

Lindley and Maxine

Races

New Year's Eve Marathon and Half Marathon

See out the last day of the year by running a flat fast local half or full Marathon on the Flitch Way in Braintree.

Run on a disused railway line now turned into a country park, signed and traffic free.

December 31st

New Year's Day Marathon and 10k

See in the first day of the year by running a flat fast local Marathon or 10k on the Flitch Way in Braintree.

Run on a disused railway line now turned into a country park, signed and traffic free.

January 1st

Flitch 12 hour

Fast flat hard trail 5k out, 5k back trail loop on the Flitch way a disused railway line in Braintree in Essex.

Do as many loops as you can in 12 hours, splits at 50k, 100k and 12 hours. Great for fast qualifying times for Spartathlon.

January 24th 2021

St Peters Way Ultra

Stunning 43 mile trail race through historic Essex from the ancient market town of Chipping ongar out to one of the oldest Chapels in the UK at St Peters-on-the-wall in Bradwell on the Essex coast. Built in 653AD

February 28th 2021

Monarchs Way Ultra

Britaiin's longest non stop race, 615 miles following the escape route of Charles the second in 1651.

Stunning scenery through England's most stunning countryside ove 2 weeks. An adventure challenge more than a race.

15th of May 2021

Suffolk Back Yard Ultra

4.17 miles every hour on the hour untill only one remains. Can you be the last one standing?

Guaranteed Golden Coin entry into the 2020 Big's Bag Yard Ultra in the USA

August 29th 2020

Essex 100/50/30

Fast and flat out and back looped 100 miler with options to do 50 or 30 miles.

Great support, no navigation and not compulsory kit.

Perfect for a 1st ultra or 100 mile race.

10th of July 2021

Stort30

British Trail Running Championships event.

30 flat and fast trail miles out and back along the stunnning river Stort.

Great support, stunning route and amazing medal ans prizes.

New Race 2021

A 150 mile epic low key race.

Postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19

Details to be revealed late 2020

Oct 2021

Thames Ring 250

The Iconic 250 mile race around the Thames, Grand Union and Oxford Canals from Goring-on-Thames.

The 1st race of its kind and distance, the one that started it all.

250 miles, 100 Hours on Two Feet

June 23rd-27th 2021

First Aid

Event cover for sports or social events.

Training for individuals and groups and bespoke training for running clubs etc.

Please visit our First Aid Website Via the button below.

Walking Trips Navigation Training

Walking Trip, Mountain Leading and bespoke trips as well as navigation training for individuals and group can be arranged.

Have a look at our Walking Website via the button below

Coaching

We do online coaching and advice for runners including kit advice and navigation training. Get in touch if you are interested.

Contact us

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Volunteer

We always need volunteers for upcoming events and would not have such great events without your support. Please get in touch if you want to volunteer for us.

Trail Team

We have a small team of sponsored and supported runners.

Challenge Running Club

Coming in 2021 we will be starting an online virtual club. You can join and gain access to training plans and advice as well as UKA membership and Club Kit.