Road running races in Essex, England
Find road running races in Essex, England. Compare 14 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 half marathons, 10K races, 5K races, 10 mile races, 5 mile races and marathons.
Events to explore include Leigh-on-Sea Striders 10K, ATW Remembrance Runs and Stebbing Remembrance 10.
17 listed events · 14 with upcoming dates
Upcoming road running races
14 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
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 ↗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 →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 →Great Bentley Half Marathon
ENGGreat Bentley, Essex
Great Bentley Half Marathon — Great Bentley, Essex.
· Half marathon
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 →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 →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.
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 →Fyfield 5K and 10K
ENGOngar, Essex
Fyfield 5K and 10K in Ongar.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Essex
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Colchester (2), Brentwood (1), Chelmsford (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about road running races in Essex
Which road running races are coming up in Essex, England?
Leigh-on-Sea Striders 10K is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). ATW Remembrance Runs is listed for 7 November 2026. Stebbing Remembrance 10 is listed for 8 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Essex, England?
Look for half marathons, 10K races, 5K races, 10 mile races, 5 mile races and marathons 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.