Quendon and Rickling RunFest - 1k, 5k & 10k
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From Q&R RunFest
4.6 ·
23 reviews
Saturday 13th June 2026
Past event
09:30
Saffron Walden
£2.77–£16.12 · 4 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Quendon and Rickling RunFest, taking place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Saffron Walden, Essex! Organised by Q&R RunFest, this vibrant event promises fun for all ages and abilities, featuring a variety of race distances including a challenging 10k and a more accessible 5k mixed terrain trail run. For the little ones, there’s a fantastic 1k fun run around the village green, perfect for primary school age children.
The trails will take you through scenic woodland paths, local footpaths, and bridleways, offering a unique running experience that combines nature with community spirit. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, as 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Rickling Primary School for new IT equipment and facilities. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support at the Quendon and Rickling RunFest!
The trails will take you through scenic woodland paths, local footpaths, and bridleways, offering a unique running experience that combines nature with community spirit. This event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, as 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Rickling Primary School for new IT equipment and facilities. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community support at the Quendon and Rickling RunFest!
Quendon and Rickling RunFest - 1k, 5k & 10k
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Bob Deacon
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 4 months ago
Well organised as ever, hilly and tough enough to make you sweat, very satisfying to get to the finish line. Definitely planning to be back again next year.
LM
Lorna Maydwell
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 4 months ago
A really lively atmosphere and a great little family outing. The race was organised well, although I found the parking hard to find.
The route was beautiful but a lot hillier than I was prepared for 🤣 but I still had a blast!
The route maps on the website could do with being a bit more detailed, although the Marshalls were fabulous!
Would definitely recommend.
The route was beautiful but a lot hillier than I was prepared for 🤣 but I still had a blast!
The route maps on the website could do with being a bit more detailed, although the Marshalls were fabulous!
Would definitely recommend.
AJ
Alexa Jones
Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Well organised, smooth process to get bib numbers. Marshalls at certain points. Water stations much needed as hot day so that was great to see.
Definitely do this Runfest again
Definitely do this Runfest again
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Vicky Steadman
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Despite the race information saying the 10K would start before the 5K, which is normal race convention, the 5K was set off first. This led to the 10K runners getting blocked by people walking up the steep hill, kids stopping abruptly etc etc - it was really quite hazardous both for the 5K and the 10K participants. At one point the 10K runners had to deal with the faster 5K runners coming headlong at them on the wrong side of the path and also the slower 5K runners blocking the path as well. Please don’t let the 5K off first again!
I much preferred the 2022 course, that rocky uneven path was not pleasant.
Medals were fantastic, designed by the children.
I much preferred the 2022 course, that rocky uneven path was not pleasant.
Medals were fantastic, designed by the children.
HR
Hannah Rees
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
What a day amazing loved it
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Jason Hitz
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
It was a hot one
HR
Hannah Rees
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
It was amazing but I haven’t had my time come back yet
DH
Dirk Heinemann
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Lovely run festival in a lovely village. Great day for a family with some nice attractions for children (and adults).
It was a really hot morning, but fortunately, two water feed stations on the track.
Unfortunately, the 5k route wasn't as good prepared as the 10k route, thus my daughter run a 10k instead of a 5k.
But generally it was a great day out with the family.
It was a really hot morning, but fortunately, two water feed stations on the track.
Unfortunately, the 5k route wasn't as good prepared as the 10k route, thus my daughter run a 10k instead of a 5k.
But generally it was a great day out with the family.
DS
Darren Stratton
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Love this event, which is based in a lovely village and has a great community feel about it.
However, the new 10K route is not good, with one path which has almost impassable at anything over walking pace due to being very stony / rocky and heavily rutted. Please go back to the old route!
However, the new 10K route is not good, with one path which has almost impassable at anything over walking pace due to being very stony / rocky and heavily rutted. Please go back to the old route!
AW
Anthony White
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Very well organised event. Local community comes together to make it happen from farmers to the village school to all the volunteers. Good atmosphere. Course is very scenic with Small but punishing rolling hills. Only reason not a 5 is because the route is largely out and back rather than a circuit which I’d prefer. Definitely worth supporting though.
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Kully O’Keeffe
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
A fun day. I really enjoyed the 1k run and I am now going to run 5k with my mum next year! Thank you for organising the event.
NS
nick spratt
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Great Fun Organised Event. Really enjoyed the out & back this past Sunday. Great course, very well organised!
MB
marion breeze
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
A Lovely Community Event. A very well organised, community event. It was fun and family friendly, especially with the 1k fun run being held before the longer runs, so everyone one could watch the little ones as they raced round the village green. The route of the 10k was scenic and the marshals were super enthusiastic. Add in plenty of parking and fabulous weather and you have a pretty perfect event.
LA
Linda Arnold
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Lovely country run. Despite heat and humidity from parking, collecting number, Marshall’s and commentators encouragement, it was a well organised and friendly run.
FC
Felix Curbbun
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Great 10k run. Prerace- collected my race number when I arrived there which was quick and easy. The race took longer than I thought to get started as there was a 1k fun run before the main 5/10k runs
start of the run- Seemed a little confusing at the beginning as 10k runners were supposed to be at the front of the start line and 5ks following but it seemed not many people understood this
but once it got started it went well and the marshals were very helpful and supportive.
The track was a little tricky as a lot of it was on loose stone paths but was good for a challenge
At the end, you could print out your race time and position which was very helpful
start of the run- Seemed a little confusing at the beginning as 10k runners were supposed to be at the front of the start line and 5ks following but it seemed not many people understood this
but once it got started it went well and the marshals were very helpful and supportive.
The track was a little tricky as a lot of it was on loose stone paths but was good for a challenge
At the end, you could print out your race time and position which was very helpful
JJ
Jessica Johnson
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Very friendly & well organised event. Lovely route, fab medals & free water bottles. My 3 teenage girls & I really enjoyed it. Great location.
HM
Harry Martin
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Well organised, challenging course. The race was well organised and flowed smoothly. It was a challenging course due to the undulating route (added to that it was also a hot day). I will be back next year!
LG
Louise Garrett
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Nice day out. I was made aware of this event by my sons school so thought I’d give it a go. Bit of a queue to get in to the car park but that was to be expected. Once in the lady at the entrance was very friendly and they seemed quite organised. I just followed the crowd to the school as didn’t really know where I was going and had to ask someone where I collected my race number from which I collected easily enough. I took myself over to the start and waited til we were instructed to go! It was suppose to be 10k first then 5k but everyone seemed to go at the same time! The course is very pleasant with a couple of hills but they could have done with a few more marshals as several people went the wrong way! I enjoyed it but was a bit miffed with the ‘medal’ as not sure you could actually call it that! Overall it’s a lovely event and I suspect I will take part again especially now I know what is what 😁
ME
Michael Enwright
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Very enjoyable. This event was well organised , marshals were great and everyone involved made this a pleasant experience. Will run this again next year
CN
Claire Neal
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Well organised, friendly event. First time running this on Sunday. Very good organisation both beforehand and on the day. Lots of helpers around for parking and marshalling. Very hilly course so be warned! It is mainly in countryside so stunning views.
Races
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1k Fun Run
Entries closed£2.77
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5k - Student
Entries closed£14.14
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5k
Entries closed£16.12
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10k
Entries closed£16.12
Event information
Kids 1km Fun Run
Starting in the school grounds, 2 laps around the green, providing an ideal opportunity for parents to cheer on their children! Safe and fun for everyone to get involved.
5k / 10k trail run
Starting in the school grounds, the run is undulating, and largely off road making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways.
Starting in the school grounds, 2 laps around the green, providing an ideal opportunity for parents to cheer on their children! Safe and fun for everyone to get involved.
5k / 10k trail run
Starting in the school grounds, the run is undulating, and largely off road making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways.
Medal
Chip Timed
Chip Timed
There is parking available across the village green in the farm yard, and at Terrace & Garden next to the cricket pavillion.
We will send out details of the parking options in the week before the race.
Please try and car share, bike, scoot or arrive on foot where possible, to save the planet and to reduce the congestion on the roads into the village!
We will send out details of the parking options in the week before the race.
Please try and car share, bike, scoot or arrive on foot where possible, to save the planet and to reduce the congestion on the roads into the village!
Rickling Green, CB11 3YG
Half way between Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden.
Half way between Bishops Stortford and Saffron Walden.
Organiser's description
The Quendon & Rickling RunFest is back again for 2026 after the sell-out success of previous years. There will be the same option to do either the 10k or 5k mixed terrain trail fun run, or for the younger participants there is the 1k fun run around the green .
Starting within the school grounds, the trail runs are largely off road and multi terrain making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways. The event will appeal to runners of all levels of fitness as well as the more experienced.
Primary school age children may enter the 1k, which starts and finishes in the school and is 2 large laps of the village green.
A great community event with 100% of the proceeds going towards Rickling Primary School for new IT equipment and facilities
Starting within the school grounds, the trail runs are largely off road and multi terrain making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways. The event will appeal to runners of all levels of fitness as well as the more experienced.
Primary school age children may enter the 1k, which starts and finishes in the school and is 2 large laps of the village green.
A great community event with 100% of the proceeds going towards Rickling Primary School for new IT equipment and facilities
Location
Rickling Green Rd, Saffron Walden CB11, UK
Quendon and Rickling RunFest - 1k, 5k & 10k
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