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SUMMARY:THE HALSTEAD & ESSEX MARATHON 2025
DESCRIPTION:ENTRIES NOW OPEN! \nThe Halstead & Essex Marathon will be back on 11th May 2025. \nThe marathon is a “Race for Runners” which has been continually rated in the top 5 marathon races in the UK and once again will donate a large percentage of any profits to local charities and schools. \nThe race is mainly through quiet and picturesque country lanes\, undulating with small valleys. Many runners state this is the most beautiful marathon course they have ever run. There’s an ‘out-run’ from Halstead through Pebmarsh into the lanes of the Essex/Suffolk border\, where the route enters a 10 ½ mile loop\, most of which is run twice\, in 2015 this route has changed so please be aware. After completing most of the second lap there’s a mile-long ‘in-run’ back to Race HQ.  The route is almost all on secondary roads but there is a short section on track (400m) in the final mile. \nHalstead & Essex Marathon is part of the Essex Champs series\, and attendance points will be awards towards the championships. These are held annually over several distances – 5M\, 10K\, 10M\, Half Marathon\, 20M and Marathon and points awarded for your best 5 races run. In addition to the individual championships for each distance\, points are awarded for the first 25 in each age category of each race. These points are are totted up after the last race and medals awarded to the first three in each age category overall. \nPlaces are limited so don’t miss out – book your place now! \n 
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/the-halstead-essex-marathon-2024/
LOCATION:Fusion leisure centre\, Halstead\, Fusion leisure centre\, Halstead\, Essex\, CO9 2HR
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T163641Z
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UID:8795-1728810000-1728838800@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join runners as they go through Central Park and into the Essex countryside in support of Havens Hospice.  The race is hugely popular among runners\, and comes highly recommended for the following reasons – great course\, great atmosphere\, enthusiastic marshals\, the event village and being well organised.  It is a major fundraising event for Havens Hospices. Entries will help support this remarkable charity and provide palliative nursing and supportive care to children\, young people and adults living with complex or incurable conditions in Essex. \nThe Marathon: This accurately measured single lap course starting and finishing in Central Park on a scenic tree-lined avenue. The course is undulating so please note there are hills. The race includes a large selection of water and aid stations located at 8 points around the course. There will be selected pacers on the course. Please note there is a cut off time of 7 hours for the event due to health and safety reasons. \nThe Half Marathon: An ‘out & back’ course. A flatter route than the full marathon\, participants will enjoy running along through Central Park and out into stunning countryside\, finishing back at Central Park.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/chelmsford-marathon-half-marathon-2023/
LOCATION:Central Park\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM2 0FQ\, Central Park\, Chelmsford\, CM2 0FQ
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T154433Z
CREATED:20231118T154433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T154433Z
UID:13662-1728205200-1728234000@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dorney Lake Marathon & Half
DESCRIPTION:Dorney Lake\, situated near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire\, is a purpose built rowing lake with grounds that are a perfect backdrop to running as well as rowing. The flat course is ideal for a personal best over the marathon or half distance. A whopping 94% of 2021 participants surveyed got a PB at our Dorney Lake Marathon. The course has been measured by London Marathon course measurer Hugh Jones. The Marathon @ Dorney Lake has a maximum time restriction of 7 hours\, after which there may not be marshals and time keepers available
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/dorney-lake-marathon-half/
LOCATION:Dorney Lake
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T155100Z
CREATED:20231118T155100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T155100Z
UID:13668-1714291200-1714323600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Boston Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The flattest marathon course in the country\, usually held on the Sunday preceding USA Patriots Day (3rd Monday of April\, the day of the famous US Boston marathon).
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/boston-marathon/
LOCATION:Boston\, uk
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20231118T155646Z
CREATED:20230125T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T155646Z
UID:8685-1713657600-1713743999@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:London Marathon 2024
DESCRIPTION:The TCS London Marathon is the UK’s biggest and most iconic marathon! The world-famous route takes you past many of London’s most memorable landmarks including Tower Bridge\, the London Eye\, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. With around 50\,000 runners and thousands more spectators lining the streets to cheer you on\, the atmosphere at the London Marathon is like no other!
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/london-marathon-2023/
LOCATION:Greenwich Park\, London
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20231118T160153Z
CREATED:20230125T204854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T160153Z
UID:8692-1713052800-1713139199@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The flattest marathon course in the UK with only 54m of elevation – flatter than Berlin\, London\, Edinburgh\, New York\, Chicago and many others. The adidas Manchester Marathon is one of the UK’s premier running events\, famous for its fast\, flat and friendly route. the UK’s 2nd Largest Marathon.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/manchester-marathon/
LOCATION:Manchester
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T160045Z
CREATED:20231118T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T160045Z
UID:13678-1712476800-1712509200@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brighton Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Entries are now open for both the 2024 Brighton Marathon and BM10K on Sunday 7 April 2024. The Brighton Marathon takes you from city to coast around the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove\, finishing on the iconic Hove Lawns. Setting off just before the marathon\, the BM10K begins on Hove Lawns\, takes participants past the most iconic Brighton sites\, before finishing under the same gantry as the marathon. \nWhether you’re taking part in the Brighton Marathon\, BM10K\, or Mini Mile\, this is an exciting weekend for you\, and your friends and family. Enjoy an atmosphere like no other in this bustling\, vibrant and colourful city\, which welcomes thousands of spectators and the local community each year. Make a weekend of it\, stay in one of the fantastic hotels\, shop\, eat\, drink\, participate and then celebrate together in the unique Beach Village at the Finish of the marathon and 10K on Hove Lawns. This is an event for everyone\, with something for all ages and abilities. Come and be a part of it. Participants enjoy a course that starts in Preston Park at 09:45\, snakes its way through Brighton city centre\, along the glorious seafront and finishes at Hove Lawns. This is a marathon like no other – don’t miss out on this lifetime experience. The course bests for the men and women are well under 2:10 and 2:29\, making it the second-fastest marathon in the UK. It is also the third-largest marathon in the UK.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/brighton-marathon/
LOCATION:Brighton
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T164947Z
CREATED:20231118T164947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T164947Z
UID:13745-1711702800-1711731600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easter Challenge 2024 - 5K\, 10K\, half\, full and ultra
DESCRIPTION:You can run as much or little as you want to\, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more. You may be completing your first official 5k\,10k\, Half Marathon\, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon\, or it may be your 100th or 1000th. This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further\, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras\, with next to no navigation\, no kit required\, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics. We will be utilising the Denham Flats route (road route) which is a 6.55 mile out and back sociable loop. On this course you leave the centre and go out through the Barrow Village towards Denham. At around 3km you will see Ely Cathedral in the distance. This is a super easy course to navigate
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/easter-challenge-2024-5k-10k-half-full-and-ultra/
LOCATION:Barrow\, Bury Saint Edmunds\, IP29 5AX\, IP29 5AX
CATEGORIES:10k,5k,Half Marathon,Marathon,ultramarathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T170000
DTSTAMP:20230310T133020Z
CREATED:20230310T133020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T133020Z
UID:9216-1708248600-1708275600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary 2024 - 5km laps\, up to 6 hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the return to The Flitch Way at Rayne in 2023 for the anniversary of our very first H&T event six years ago! FIVE entry options for this event in 2023. In addition to the marathon and 6hr timed event\, we have a 5km\, 10km and Half Marathon option for you. One loop of 5km is all you need to be a finisher and earn that bespoke H&T medal and goody bag!  \nThere is a new route update – you can choose which way you want to run after every loop of 5km! We will have two courses marked out for 5km loops in either direction! You can run the same loop only or run them alternately and make it a 10km loop with and aid station at 5km every time. \nNot been able to get to a race when the medal was too much bling to miss? Here is your chance to choose the medal that you have your eye on from one of our previous events.  \nThere are two difficult decisions at this event\, which way to go next\, and which medal to choose from a selection of our bespoke medals!\nYou can expect a supercharged aid station with all the usual H&T trimmings at the end of every 5km loop. \nStretching for 15 miles through the Essex countryside between Braintree and Bishops Stortford is The Flitch Way. It is the site of the original Bishops Stortford to Braintree Branch line\, a single-track railway\, and was opened in 1869 and finally closed in 1969. Nowadays it is an important place for wildlife\, and a perfect place for your next running achievement\, whatever your chosen distance! \nMostly up or down\, and sometimes almost flat\, traffic-free\, out and back course on the hard-packed trail.. The loops will be 5.3km in distance and so you will need to do 2 for a 10km\, 4 for a half marathon\, 8 laps to cover full marathon distance\, and then if you choose to continue in the 6hr event\, the clock will be your only limiting factor!
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/rayneing-medals-anniversary-2024-5km-laps-up-to-6-hours/
LOCATION:The Flitch Way cafe\, Rayne\, The Flitch Way cafe\, Station road\,\, Rayne\, Essex\, CM77 6RX
CATEGORIES:10k,5k,Half Marathon,laps for 6 up to hours,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T164423Z
CREATED:20231118T164423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T164423Z
UID:13738-1708243200-1708275600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:RIOT - Running Is Our Therapy 5k\, 10k\, half\, marathon\, ultra
DESCRIPTION:Soak up the scenery of Brandon Country Park with the RIOT run\, a fantastic event in which you pick the pace and distance you want to run. You will have 6 hours (if 9am start is selected) to run as many or few laps of the 5.3k course as you like. Come for an epic challenge and finishers medal.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/riot-running-is-our-therapy-5k-10k-half-marathon-ultra/
LOCATION:Brandon Country Park\, Bury Rd\, Brandon IP27 0SU\, Brandon Country Park\, Bury Rd\, Brandon\, IP27 0SU
CATEGORIES:10k,5k,6 hours,Half Marathon,Marathon,ultramarathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T170000
DTSTAMP:20231118T164239Z
CREATED:20231118T164239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T164239Z
UID:13735-1705219200-1705251600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:WTF - Where's The Finish Run\, 5k\, 10k\, half\, marathon\, ultra
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day in the fantastic scenery of Brandon Country Park with the WTF – Where’s The Finish Run. You will have 6 hours (if 9am start is selected) to complete as many\, or as few laps of the 5.3k course as you wish. Come along for a friendly atmosphere\, a cracking challenge and your medal.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/wtf-wheres-the-finish-run-5k-10k-half-marathon-ultra/
LOCATION:Brandon Country Park\, Bury Rd\, Brandon IP27 0SU\, Brandon Country Park\, Bury Rd\, Brandon\, IP27 0SU
CATEGORIES:10k,5k,Half Marathon,Marathon,ultramarathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T170000
DTSTAMP:20230801T195922Z
CREATED:20230801T195922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T195922Z
UID:12804-1704614400-1704646800@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:East Hanningfield Trail Marathon
DESCRIPTION:7 January 2024 \nWelcome in the New Year with a Marathon.\nThis narrative trail race will see you tackle every kind of terrain as you weave your way in a circular route around Danbury The start and finish will be at East Hanningfield village hall.\nAll finishers will receive a medal.\nThere will only be 150 places for this race.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/east-hanningfield-trail-marathon/
LOCATION:East Hanningfield\, East Hanningfield
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231231T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231231T123000
DTSTAMP:20231117T195320Z
CREATED:20231117T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T195320Z
UID:13611-1704007800-1704025800@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Flitch trail 10k\, Half and Full marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Flitch Way NYE events are a pretty out and back series of events over 3 distances mostly along an old disused railway line\, a great way to see out the old year. The course is flat and good underfoot for the most part and treelined so sheltered in bad weather. Great checkpoints and support with a great medal and T-Shirt. \nDecember 31st – 9am start \nTimings\nRegistration will be open at 7:30am and will end at 8:30am. Numbers will be collected at registration. \nWe will not be sending out anything in advance of the race apart from a reminder email a few days before the event. \nThe race will start at 9am for all distances \nThe Marathon cut off is 7 hours\, time to finish the race is 4pm. \nThe Half Marathon cut-off time is 3.5 hours\, time to finish the race is 12:30pm. \nThe 10k has a 2 hour cutoff so you must be finished by 11am. \nThe cut off times are strict but very generous..
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/flitch-trail-10k-half-and-full-marathon/
LOCATION:Felsted Memorial Hall\, Braintree Rd\, Felsted\, Dunmow CM6 3DY\, Felsted Memorial Hall\, Braintree Rd\,\, Felsted\, Dunmow\, CM6 3DY
CATEGORIES:10k,Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20230801T195457Z
CREATED:20230801T195457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T195457Z
UID:12795-1699173000-1699203600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Elmstead Market Trails (Marathon & Half)
DESCRIPTION:5 November 2023 \nThe Elmstead Market Trails are narative trail races (there are no marshals or arrows\, you follow written instructions) following a circular route arround the villages near Little Bromley. The route is 90% off road on a wide variety of terrain. For your safety you will be expected to run with a mobile Compulsory for marathon runners) of the same number that you have left with registration. \nThe race starts and finishes at The Elmstead Community Hall. There will be well stocked checkpoints along the route. This is a cupless event. If you need a re-usable cup see our website. When you reach the finish you will recieve a well earned medal. \nThe race is run under permit from The Trail Running Association (permit number TBC). \nStart time: 8.30am (Marathon) 9.00am (Half) \nBags will be able to  be left in the hall\, there will be someone there at all times. \nTiming will be chip to chip.  Please ensure your number is clearly visible on your front. Also be prepared to shout your number at the finish if requested.  We are aiming to post the results on the web / FB later the same day.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/elmstead-market-trails-marathon-half/
LOCATION:Elmstead Market\, Elmstead Market
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230917T170000
DTSTAMP:20230718T085114Z
CREATED:20230718T084940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T085114Z
UID:12675-1694941200-1694970000@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thaxted Charity Marathon
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday 17 September 2023\nWhere: Thaxted Church Hall\, Margaret Street\, Thaxted\, CM6 2QN\nDistances: Marathon and Half-marathon\nStart times: 9:00am-9:50am (marathon) and 10:00am-10:50am (half-marathon)\nFinish time: You must be back before 3:50pm. We only have the hall until 4pm\nPrice: £ 8.00 affiliated (£ 10.00 unaffiliated). Both distances are the same price. (+50p booking fee) \nThese are self navigation trail races using a written route description\, which will be issued to you on the day. There are no markings or marshals. No GPX. This is not a mass start event. You will be timed out and back in at the finish.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/thaxted-charity-marathon/
LOCATION:Thaxted Church Hall\, Thaxted Church Hall\, Margaret Street\, Thaxted\, CM6 2QN
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230827T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230827T170000
DTSTAMP:20230801T194216Z
CREATED:20230801T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T194216Z
UID:12782-1693123200-1693155600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon
DESCRIPTION:27th August 2023 \nSo you like running! Do you want to run with some of the best runners in the World\, in scenery that will blow your mind? Well now you can. The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation has been announced a Charity Partner of the Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon\, we have 20 free charity places available so you can run for us and support teenagers and young adults with cancer at the same time. A World Athletics Elite Event\, the Clearer Water Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2023 takes in some of the most stunning scenery in Europe\, combined with some famous landmarks along the route. \nWith its flat and fast half marathon course\, the race is one of the fastest half marathons in the world. Starting at the beginning of the iconic Antrim Coast Road\, the course sweeps into Larne Harbour and through Larne town before moving onto the world famous Antrim Coast Road.\nThe coast’s stunning landscapes featuring in many movies and television series\, including HBO’s Game of Thrones\, who used the area extensively as one of the filming locations. \nElite runners like 6x World Champion\, Genzebe Dibaba\, will be taking part\, alongside thousands of others and you could be part of it!\nYou can run the full half marathon\, or you can enter as a team in the relay race\, either way you will be making a difference to the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer. \nFor more information on the race and accommodation please visit www.antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com\nTo sign up to run for us please email richardbowdidge@tombowdidgefdoundation.org\nYou know you want to!
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/the-clearer-water-antrim-coast-half-marathon/
LOCATION:Antrim\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20230202T084532Z
CREATED:20230202T084401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T084532Z
UID:8827-1686992400-1687021200@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stour Valley marathon
DESCRIPTION:COMPANY OF RUNNERS cordially invite you to join us for the 2023 running of the prestigious Stour Valley Marathon. Your challenge should you choose to accept it\, is to self-navigate on a marathon trail course (approximately 27 “country” miles) following the highways\, byways\, trails and tracks around the Stour Valley using the Stour Valley Path\, St Edmund’s Way and the Essex Way. \nThe course is a mixture of surfaces\, so trail shoes are recommended. There will be checkpoints on the route\, offering water\, sweets and crisps\, however we would encourage you to be as self-sufficient with fluid and fuel as possible. This year’s race will be cupless\, so you need to bring your own cup or water bottles. Collapsible cups can be purchased from us at race registration at £5. \nThe race should only be attempted by runners who have completed a half marathon or greater distance race with training beyond 20 miles. The cut-off is eight hours\, but that is not because we are being overly generous- this is a notoriously difficult route and some runners take several hours more than they expect to complete the route. We expect you to be confident long-distance runners who can manage trail running in what can often be hot conditions. Participants should also be comfortable with following navigation instructions\, GPS files or by reading maps-this course is not marshalled nor does it have tape/arrows to show the way. The course is slightly different to that used prior to 2021.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/stour-valley-marathon/
LOCATION:Nayland\, Nayland Village Hall\, Church Lane\, Nayland\, CO6 4JH
CATEGORIES:Marathon,Trail race
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20230310T155932Z
CREATED:20230310T131034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T155932Z
UID:9198-1684051200-1684083600@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Blackwater Trail Events
DESCRIPTION:With a start in Chelmsford at the end of the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation\, the route follows the waterway on a series of trail\, grass and tarmac footpaths all the way through miles of tranquil Essex countryside through to Heybridge Basin\, where the half marathon finishes.  A shuttle service will be available between the finish at Heybridge and the start at Chelmsford BEFORE the half marathon. Places on the shuttle can be booked/purchased at time of registration.  \nThe marathon distance continues through Heybridge Basin\, along the Saltmarsh coastal footpath past Goldhanger out to the Wick Nature Reserve\, Tollesbury\, where it finishes.  We will offer a shuttle service from the finish of the marathon at Tollesbury back to the start in Chelmsford BEFORE the event – tickets for which can be booked/purchased at time of registration.  \nThe Ultramarathon will continue from the marathon course and head around the coast to Salcott cum Virley where it will finish. If you wish to park in Tollesbury at the Marathon finish\, and take the marathon shuttle to the start BEFORE the event\, we will get you back to your vehicle from Salcott FOC when you have finished.  \nToilets will be available at the start\, Heybridge Basin\, Tollesbury and Salcott.\nPrices £27-£50
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/blackwater-trail-events/
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon,ultramarathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20230315T170141Z
CREATED:20230125T203807Z
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SUMMARY:Halstead and Essex Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Halstead Marathon began in 1995 and was the idea of Colin Richer\, and other Halstead Road Runners club members and since then the race has become an annual event. This has been possible mainly due to a core of supporters within Halstead Road Runners and help from Halstead Town Council. In addition\, local commerce continually support the race as do various local voluntary organisations and other local running clubs providing invaluable marshalling on race day. The race attracts athletes from across the UK and abroad and the furthest known travellers to the race have been from Sydney Australia . \nNorth Essex is relatively unrecognised as an area of extreme beauty but has an abundance of hidden back roads amongst rolling hills\, woods and farmlands. Even more attractive to runners is that\, apart from a 400m stretch in the last mile\, the race is entirely on roads with very little traffic. \nAs a club we have been able to offer a well organised race with every facility to make it a memorable event for experienced and new marathon runners alike. A new course was utilized for 2015 to ensure runner safety and the current course records are Male 2:29:58 (Pete Robinson – Springfield Striders RC – 2022) and Female 3:00:44 (Jackie Stretton – Springfield Striders RC – 2018). Don’t forget that record breakers win a £200 prize (male and female). \nHalstead Road Runners is a small club of around ninety-five members in a rural area. We ask a lot from our members every year to support this all day event. We hope for yet another record number of entrants in 2023 and hope you will join us for our 27th marathon and as always we hope to meet old friends on the day and make new friends with our first time runners. \nWe pride ourselves on providing a “Race for Runners” which has been continually rated in the top 5 marathon races in the UK and once again will donate a large percentage of any profits to local charities and schools.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/halstead-and-essex-marathon/
LOCATION:Hlastead Leisure Centre\, Halstead
CATEGORIES:Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T080000
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UID:8837-1680336000-1680368400@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Camuplodunum Trail Marathon
DESCRIPTION:COMPANY OF RUNNERS cordially invite you to join us for the Camuplodunum Marathon. Your challenge should you choose to accept it\, is to self-navigate on a marathon trail course following the trails and tracks encircling Colchester.\nColchester was known as Camulodunum in Roman times. Derek Keeble conceived the Camuplodunum in 1974 as a 25-mile walk encircling the town. See what he did there: Camu-PLOD-unum. Genius! We’re sticking almost to his route – obviously the urban landscape has changed a little since the 70s plus we needed to top it up to over 26 miles. \nThere will be no checkpoints on the route\, so this is a self-supported race. However\, you will pass lots of shops and pubs – and we have listed these on the written navigation. Please study them in advance and plan out your day. We don’t mind you meeting up any supporters if you prefer them to deliver refreshments to you.\nMandatory kit: We will expect you to carry our tracker\, mobile phone\, and start with a minimum of 500ml liquid and chocolate bar equivalent of fuel. \nThe race should only be attempted by runners who have completed a half marathon or greater distance race with training beyond 20 miles. The cut-off is nine hours\, to allow fast walkers to join us. Participants should also be comfortable with following navigation instructions\, GPS files or by reading maps – this course is not marshaled nor does it have tape/arrows to show the way. We will be giving runners trackers; these can be used by participants to check that they are on the correct route\, or friends and family can follow you plus we can see where you are.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/camuplodunum-marathon/
LOCATION:Eight Ash Green Cricket Club\, Eight Ash Green Cricket Club\, Spring Lane\, Fordham Heath\,\, CO3 9TA
CATEGORIES:Marathon,Trail race
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T093000
DTSTAMP:20230310T130808Z
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UID:9093-1679218200-1679218200@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brightlingsea Challenge - marathon\, half  and 10k
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s fifth year\, why not join us for our Brightlingsea Challenge marathon and 6hr timed event on the Essex coastline. Typically\, this brings out the extremes in the weather\, with both snow and warm sunshine in the last 2 years!  \nThe undulating but predominantly flat\, traffic-free looped trail course\, will give you the opportunity to run a marathon or as many or as few laps as you wish\, within the time limit of 6 hours. The loops will be 10.54km/6.55m in distance and so you will need to complete 2 laps for a half marathon\, 4 laps to cover full marathon distance\, and then if you choose to continue\, the clock will be your only limiting factor! \nWith an aid station at the end of every lap\, you will have the ability to fuel yourself without having to carry everything you might need. You may leave a bag with your specific requirements at the aid station\, for you to raid as you see fit! Alternatively\, there will be flapjacks\, fruit and nuts\, and also water and squash\, should you feel like a change! \nPLEASE NOTE – In an attempt to reduce our race-day plastic waste\, this is a CUPLESS event! We will provide all drinks and refreshments as per our usual aid stations\, but you will need to provide a receptacle of some description. It can be a reusable cup\, soft flask or whatever vessel you choose\, even your very own running shoe at the end of every lap\, but we won’t be providing any cups at all\, and there will be no drinking from jugs either! We will\, of course\, be more than happy to assist you with the filling of whatever you choose as normal. If you wish\, you are able to purchase a Hydrapak Speedcup online as part of your registration\, or on race day.! \nThe race will start at Millenium Park\, Promenade Way\, Brightlingsea\, Essex. CO7 0HH.\nPrices £34.50 – £40 (First 25 entries discounted)
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/brightlingsea-challenge-marathon-half-and-10k/
LOCATION:Millenium Park\, Promenade Way\, Brightlingsea\, Essex. CO7 0HH\, Millenium Park\, Promenade Way\, Brightlingsea\, Essex\, CO7 0HH
CATEGORIES:10k,Half Marathon,Marathon
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T080000
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DTSTAMP:20230125T212543Z
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UID:8740-1675584000-1675616400@halsteadroadrunners.org.uk
SUMMARY:Essex trail events - Boggle Marathon
DESCRIPTION:MID ESSEX CASUALS present The Boggle Marathon\, a self navigation trail marathon (no marshalls or route markings); \nSunday February 5th 2023 at Terling village hall\, 1 Sebbys Garden\, Terling\, CM3 2PS \nN.B. minimum age for runners is 18 yrs. Runners and Walkers welcome. Hall open from 8am\, Mass start at 9am\, Cut off time 4pm. Walkers and slower runners can start earlier but be aware that the first checkpoint doesn’t open until 9:30am.\nEntry fee £15 affiliated\, £17 unaffiliated\, no booking fee. Includes 4 feed stations  and a hot meal at the finish.\nThe route is mainly off road on footpaths\, tracks and field edges with some short road sections (not suitable for spikes)\, a narrative will be supplied to each entrant\, there are NO markings or Marshalls.
URL:https://halsteadroadrunners.org.uk/event/essex-trail-events-boggle-marathon/
LOCATION:Terling Village Hall CM3 2PS\, Terling Village Hall\, CM3 2PS
CATEGORIES:Marathon,Trail race
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