Essex 20

ATW

From ATW

Sunday 5th March 2023 Past event
09:30
Saffron Walden, Wimbish
£19.08–£29.68 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Essex 20, organized by ATW, taking place on Sunday, March 5th, 2023, in the picturesque town of Saffron Walden, Wimbish, Essex. This annual event is the perfect lead-up to the marathon season, offering athletes a chance to test their endurance and speed on a fast, flat, tarmac course at the historic Debden Airfield. With no sharp corners and serene surroundings, participants can enjoy a smooth race experience, enhanced by relatively still wind conditions.

The Essex 20 is not just a training run; it boasts a rich history and is part of the esteemed Essex Road Running Championships. Runners will have the opportunity to compete for county medals awarded to the top three affiliated runners in both male and female individual age categories, as well as team prizes. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit at this exciting event!

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  • Essex 20

    09:30

    £29.68

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  • Essex Athletics Affiliated

    09:30

    £19.08

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Event information

Organiser's description

The Essex 20 is held every year in March and is an ideal race to run in the build up to the Marathon season. However, it’s not just a training run as it has a long history.

The venue for the event in 2023 is at Debden Airfield. This disused airfield has a fast, flat, tarmac course with no sharp corners. The course is a flat, tarmac surface with no sharp corners. Surrounding tree cover makes for relatively still wind conditions on most days.

The race is part of the Essex Road Running Championships with county medals awarded to the first 3 affiliated runners in male and female individual age categories as well as teams.

Location

Debden Airfield, Carver Barracks, Water Ln, Wimbish, Saffron Walden CB10 2YA

4 Wimbish Walk, Wimbish, Elder Street, Saffron Walden CB10 2YG, UK

ATW

ATW

ATW was started in 2011 by James Shipley - St Albans based runner and triathlete. The company started to promote and sell training plans for multiple endurance sporting disciplines. However, along the way, event organisation became a big part of the business. Today, we organise 80+ events per year and time 50+ more for other organisers, under the company Event Chip Timing. Happy racing!

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