Running races in Essex, England
Find running races in Essex, England. Compare 27 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, marathons, 5 mile races and 10 mile races.
Events to explore include Canvey Island Trail Run, Leigh-on-Sea 10k and Leigh-on-Sea Striders 10K.
38 listed events · 27 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
27 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Canvey Island Trail Run
ENGCanvey Island, Essex
10K running event in Canvey Island.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Leigh-on-Sea 10k
ENGLEIGH-ON-SEA, Essex
Leigh-on-Sea 10k — LEIGH-ON-SEA, Essex.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Leigh-on-Sea Striders 10K
ENGLeigh-on-Sea, Essex
10K, 5K road running in Leigh-on-Sea.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →ATW Remembrance Runs
ENGSaffron Walden, Essex
ATW Remembrance Runs — Saffron Walden, Essex.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗H&T Remembrance Sunday Run
ENGBrightlingsea, Essex
Half, Marathon, 10K, 6.5mi trail running in Brightlingsea.
· 10K / 6.5mi / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Springfield Striders Hobble
ENGChelmsford, Essex
6mi, 16mi trail running in Chelmsford.
· 16mi / 6mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Stebbing Remembrance 10
ENGDUNMOW, Essex
Stebbing Remembrance 10 — DUNMOW, Essex.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dawn to Dusk Sunlight Ultra, Marathon & 22K
ENGWoodford Green, Essex
Half, Marathon, 10K road running in Woodford Green.
· 10K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Santa Fun Run Farleigh Hospice
ENGChelmsford, Essex
10K and 5K running event in Chelmsford.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Raynedeer Run
ENGBraintree, Essex
Half, Marathon, 10K, 5.3K trail running in Braintree.
· 10K / 5.3K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Southend Rudolph Run 2026
ENGSouthend-on-Sea, Essex
Southend Rudolph Run 2026 — an officially published five-mile fixture at The Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Boxing Day 5
ENGWitham, Essex
Road running event in Witham, listed by England Athletics.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Benfleet 15 2027
ENGHadleigh, Essex
Benfleet 15 2027 — an officially published 15mi race at Hadleigh Country Park.
· 15mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Great Bentley Half Marathon
ENGGreat Bentley, Essex
Great Bentley Half Marathon — Great Bentley, Essex.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hadleigh Legacy 10k
ENGBENFLEET, Essex
Hadleigh Legacy 10k — BENFLEET, Essex.
· 10K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗ATW Debden 5K & 10K 2027
ENGSaffron Walden, Essex
ATW Debden 5K & 10K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Debden Airfield, Saffron Walden.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Colchester Half Marathon
ENGColchester, Essex
Colchester Half Marathon — Colchester, Essex.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Matchroom Brentwood Half Marathon 2027
ENGBrentwood, Essex
Matchroom Brentwood Half Marathon — Brentwood, Essex.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Halstead & Essex Marathon
ENGHalstead, Essex
Road running event in Halstead, listed by England Athletics.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Baddow 10 Mile Road Race 2027
ENGGreat Baddow, Essex
Baddow 10 Mile Road Race 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at The Recreation Ground, Great Baddow.
· 10mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Stort10 5 Mile Trail Race 2027
ENGHatfield Broad Oak, Essex
Stort10 5 Mile Trail Race 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Cammas Hall Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak.
· 5mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗The Essex Way Ultra
ENGEpping, Essex
The Essex Way Ultra in Epping.
· 82mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Arthur Whiston 5 Mile 2027
ENGColchester, Essex
Arthur Whiston 5 Mile 2027 — an officially published five-mile fixture at Colchester Garrison Track and Abbey Field, Colchester.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race for Life Colchester 5K 2027
ENGColchester, Essex
Race for Life Colchester 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Lower Castle Park.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs 5K 2027
ENGColchester, Essex
ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs 5K 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Colchester Sports Park.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Clacton Half Marathon & 10K
ENGClacton-on-Sea, Essex
Clacton Half Marathon & 10K — Seafront, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 10K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Colne Valley Path Marathon & Half Marathon
ENGStambourne / Greenstead Green, Essex
Colne Valley Path Marathon & Half Marathon in Stambourne / Greenstead Green.
· Half marathon / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Ashdon 10K & 3K Fun Run
ENGAshdon, Essex
Running event in Ashdon.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Burnham-on-Crouch 10K
ENGBurnham-on-Crouch, Essex
Burnham-on-Crouch 10K — a flat coastal race on sea-wall paths, trails and town streets.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Chelmsford Marathon
ENGChelmsford, Essex
Chelmsford Marathon — Chelmsford, Essex.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →City of Southend AC Annual 10K
ENGSouthend-on-Sea, Essex
Southend 10K — a flat, traffic-free seafront race incorporating the Essex County Championship.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Cold Norton Charity Summer 10K & Half Marathon
ENGCold Norton, Essex
Cold Norton Charity Summer 10K & Half Marathon — Bencott Newport Avenue, Cold Norton, Essex. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dedham 10K Road, 10K Trail & 3K Fun Run
ENGDedham, Essex
The Dedham Run — road and trail 10Ks plus a family 3K in Constable Country.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Essex
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Colchester (4), Chelmsford (2), Saffron Walden (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Essex
Which running races are coming up in Essex, England?
Canvey Island Trail Run is listed for 25 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Leigh-on-Sea 10k is listed for 1 November 2026. Leigh-on-Sea Striders 10K is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Essex, England?
Look for 10K races, half marathons, 5K races, marathons, 5 mile races and 10 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Essex, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.