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
Triple Trail Races - 25km / 50km / 100km
Loddington Farm, Loddington Lane, Linton, Kent, ME17 4AGThe River Run (Darent, Kent) 5km, 10km or 18km
Dartford, KentVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonEpping Forest Half Marathon & 10K Wildwood Trail Series
LondonChelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0FQ.ATW Neon Run 5K & 10K
Cyclopark, Watling Street, Gravesend, DA11 7NPLee Valley Velo Park - October
London, Greater LondonOne in the Park - Greenwich Park 10k & 5k
LondonChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Halloween 5k & 10k
LondonGreenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors
LondonRun 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
LondonQE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonChristmas Lights Half Marathon 2026
London, Greater LondonChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Christmas Run 5k & 10k
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonSouthend Rudolph Run
Adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HGLee Valley Velo Park - December
London, Greater LondonThe Magic of the London Marathon Running Tour
LondonDartford Half Marathon, 10k & Junior
Dartford, KentColchester Zoo Stampede 10k
Colchester, EssexThree Castles 50km
Esplanade, Rochester ME1 1QNSundowner Trail Marathon
Chelmsford, EssexBrands Hatch 10k
Longfield, KentRelated Pages on Find A Race
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.