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Essex Spring 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Saffron Walden, Essex

Carver Barracks, Saffron Walden, CB10 2, United Kingdom

Sun 3rd April 2022

Starting at 09:00

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE ESSEX SPRING 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON ON SUNDAY 3RD APRIL 2022!
This is a flat and fast course with tarmac, traffic free running around the former RAF Debden Airfield. This novel course maps out the shape of an airplane, (quite appropriate for the location) and is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your gps-tracking.

Races

  • 5k

    £18.02

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 10k

    £24.38

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £30.74

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 5k

    £18.02

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 10k

    £24.38

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £30.74

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? This unique course tracks clock-wise and is bound to make am impression on your Strava feed! Pancake flat, super fast course - great for PB's.

The course is suitable for wheelchairs and prams/buggies.

What's Included

Distance Markers at each mile.
Themed Medal for all finishers
Finish Line Goodies
FREE race day photographs

Parking

Ample parking is available at the venue

Location

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

FAQs

  • Minimum ages

    11yrs – 5km, 15yrs – 10km, 17yrs – half marathon

registration

Race numbers will be collected at the the event venue on the morning of the race. Please wear your number pinned to the front of your vest.

Registration will open at 7:30am

There will be a race briefing 5 minutes prior to the start and a full race info pack sent out the week before the event.

Please arrive in sufficient time to collect your race number and warm up.

prizes & itab

Custom designed medal for all finishers!
Add a medal insert to commemorate your time; whether it’s your first race or a new PB! Available to purchase for an additional £8.
Simply add MEDAL INSERT on your registration form and you’ll be sent the insert in the mail shortly after race day, for you to apply to your medal and display proudly!

There will be a prizegiving to the top male and female finisher in each race on the day

There will be full results on the chip timing website both overall and by category.

race information

Health
It is important that you are fit to run and have not experienced any Covid-19 symptoms in the 14 days leading up to the event.

Race Numbers
Please wear your number pinned to the front of your vest.

Changing and Bag Storage
We will not be providing a changing area, therefore please come changed and ready to race. There will be a baggage area available near the start/finish line.

Toilets
Toilets will be provided for the event.

Water Station
Water will be provided on the run route and at the finish. Full info will be provided in the final details.

Distance Markers
Each Km for the 5 and 10k, Mile markers for the half marathon

Reviews

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Sophie

·a year ago

Really well organised and a good atmosphere. The only thing is that the course is in loops. However good running terrain and enjoyable all the way round.

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Sophie Antony

Location

Saffron Walden, Essex

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