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
Hever Castle Run Series
Edenbridge, KentWindsor Dorney Lakeside 10k
Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berks, SL4 6QPRun the Thames Bridges - half marathon
LondonRun the Thames Bridges - 10K
LondonRun the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K
LondonHenry VIII's Wives Half Marathon
LondonThe River Run (Darent, Kent) 5km, 10km or 18km
Dartford, KentVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonSittingbourne 10 Mile & 10k Road Race
Kent Science Park, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AGEpping Forest Half Marathon & 10K Wildwood Trail Series
LondonChelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ.Kent Backyard Ultra Series 2.1: Vigo
Vigo Rugby Club, Harvel Road, Meopham, Luddesdown, Kent, DA13 0UAATW Neon Run 5K & 10K
Cyclopark, Watling Street, Gravesend, DA11 7NPLee Valley Velo Park - October
London, Greater LondonLeigh-on-Sea Running Festival 2026
Leigh Marina, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ESOne in the Park - Greenwich Park 10k & 5k
LondonChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Halloween 5k & 10k
LondonGreenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors
LondonEbbsfleet Garden City 10km
Swanscombe, KentRun London Victoria Park Half/10k/5k
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonWorld War II Peckham & Dulwich 10k Running Tour
LondonOne in the Park - Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10 mile & 10k
LondonPHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 1
Gravesend, KentPHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 2
Gravesend, KentPHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 3
Gravesend, KentPHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 4
Gravesend, KentQE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonPHOENIX - Runbelievable - Road Runner - Day 5
Gravesend, KentChristmas Lights Half Marathon 2026
London, Greater LondonRUN Victoria Park Half Marathon Autumn
Victoria Park, E9 5HTRUN Victoria Park 10K Autumn
Victoria Park, London, E9 5HTChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Christmas Run 5k & 10k
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonLesnes Abbey 5
Belvedere, KentSouthend Rudolph Run
Adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HGLee Valley Velo Park - December
London, Greater LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonLee Valley Velo Park
London, Greater LondonBromley 10K
Norman Park Athletics Track, off Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 9EJThe Magic of the London Marathon Running Tour
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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.