Running Events Found In & Near Essex
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The most comprehensive list of Running Events in and near Essex in 2026 - 2027. Find your perfect race!
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Race Calendar: Running Events In & Near Essex
Run the Thames Bridges - half marathon
LondonRun the Thames Bridges - 10K
LondonRun the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K
LondonHenry VIII's Wives Half Marathon
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonEpping Forest Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K
LondonChase the Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonPHOENIX - Kingfisher Run
Gravesend, KentLee Valley Velo Park - April
London, Greater LondonTCS London Marathon
London, Greater LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonRace for Life Harlow 10k
Harlow, EssexRace for Life Harlow 5k
Harlow, EssexPHOENIX - Zombie Run
Gravesend, KentRace for Life Southend-on-Sea 5k
Southend-on-Sea, EssexInflatable 5K - Brands Hatch
Longfield, West Kingsdown, KentOn Sale
QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonRace for Life Brentwood 10k
Brentwood, EssexRace for Life Brentwood 5k
Brentwood, EssexColchester Zoo Stampede 10k
Colchester, EssexRUN Victoria Park Half Marathon
Victoria Park, E9 5HTRUN Victoria Park 10K
Victoria Park, London, E9 5HTThree Castles 50km
Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QNLondon Olympic Relay
LondonChase The Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonRace for Life Basildon 5k
Basildon, EssexRace for Life Basildon Pretty Muddy 5k
Basildon, EssexLee Valley Velo Park - June
London, Greater LondonRace for Life London - Blackheath 10k
LondonRace for Life London - Blackheath 5k
LondonRace for Life London - Blackheath Pretty Muddy 5k
LondonCHASE THE SUN VICTORIA PARK 5K, 10K & 10MILE
LondonBrands Hatch 10k
Longfield, KentGreenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors
LondonPeckham Street Art 10k running tour
LondonRace for Life Maidstone Pretty Muddy 5k
Maidstone, KentRace for Life Maidstone 5k
Maidstone, KentRace for Life Maidstone 10k
Maidstone, KentQE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonRace for Life London - Beckenham Place Park 10k
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If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for here are a few suggestions: broaden your search and take a look at the South East or South West of England if you’re willing and able to travel a bit further. If you’re in the Essex area but fancy something a bit longer then check out our Essex Half Marathons page. If you’re happy to travel or you want to build a race into a trip away then check out our UK-wide 10k runs calendar and you can refine and filter your search from there.