Sundowner Trail Marathon
TB
From Trail Boss Running Co.
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of running at the third annual Sundowner Trail Marathon, hosted by Trail Boss Running Co. on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in the picturesque Chelmsford, Essex. This unique event features a stunning marathon course that allows participants to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, running through coastal saltmarsh, tranquil canal towpaths, lush vineyards, and enchanting forests.
As the sun sets, runners will tackle two distinct loops, ensuring a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere as they return to the start/finish line at the halfway point. This strategic checkpoint will also provide an opportunity for participants to access their drop bags, making their race experience even more enjoyable. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event that combines the thrill of marathon running with the breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors!
As the sun sets, runners will tackle two distinct loops, ensuring a vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere as they return to the start/finish line at the halfway point. This strategic checkpoint will also provide an opportunity for participants to access their drop bags, making their race experience even more enjoyable. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event that combines the thrill of marathon running with the breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors!
Sundowner Trail Marathon
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5.01 review
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Ian Forrest
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Really good race, one of my favourites I think. Nice course, not much mud luckily and good effort clearing the nettles (super nice touch). Really well stocked checkpoints and great value. Can't say enough good things!
Plus a beer and a custom pint glass at the end. Class.
Plus a beer and a custom pint glass at the end. Class.
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Sundowner Trail Marathon
Entries closed£19.50
Event information
Undulating trails taking in coastal Saltmarsh, forests and classic Essex countryside
Quality momento and bespoke beer! Prices kept at break even (if that!) to be inclusive to everyone at a time when race prices are spiralling.
Fee parking, please car share if possible. Public transport extremely limited given rural location
Village Hall
Purleigh
Chelmsford
CM3 6PB
England
Purleigh
Chelmsford
CM3 6PB
England
BESPOKE LOCALLY MADE TROPHIES AND £50 PRIZE MONEY FOR OPEN CATEGORY WINNERS.
RUNNERS UP WILL RECEIVE £25 WITH 3RD PLACE FINISHERS TAKING HOME £15 EACH.
SOMEWHERE ON THE COURSE THERE WILL BE A MARKED STRAVA SECTION (ROUGHLY A KM) WHOEVER RUNS THIS SEGMENT THE FASTEST (male AND female) WINS A SPECIAL PRIZE. THIS CANNOT BE WON BY ANYONE FINISHING IN THE TOP THREE IN EITHER CATORGORY.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING DAY ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU WILL NEED TO JOIN OUR STRAVA PAGE, SEARCH 'TRAIL BOSS RUNNING' TO FIND US!
Course will be fully marked (by me) although I would strongly suggest either familiarizing yourself with the route or running with the GPX on the day.
RUNNERS UP WILL RECEIVE £25 WITH 3RD PLACE FINISHERS TAKING HOME £15 EACH.
SOMEWHERE ON THE COURSE THERE WILL BE A MARKED STRAVA SECTION (ROUGHLY A KM) WHOEVER RUNS THIS SEGMENT THE FASTEST (male AND female) WINS A SPECIAL PRIZE. THIS CANNOT BE WON BY ANYONE FINISHING IN THE TOP THREE IN EITHER CATORGORY.
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING DAY ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU WILL NEED TO JOIN OUR STRAVA PAGE, SEARCH 'TRAIL BOSS RUNNING' TO FIND US!
Course will be fully marked (by me) although I would strongly suggest either familiarizing yourself with the route or running with the GPX on the day.
THERE WILL BE three CHECKPOINTs spread across the route WHICH WILL BE WELL STOCKED, there will be vegan options and EVERYTHING WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED and kept separate. ANYONE WITH any additional SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS PLEASE NOTE ON YOUR ENTRY FORM and/or contact us directly. WE WILL CATER FOR EVERYONE.
Please note all our races are cupless.
NO CREWING OR PACING IS ALLOWED
Trails are for everyone so please respect other footpath users
Anyone seen littering will not be running with us again so please keep any rubbish with you.
Please note all our races are cupless.
NO CREWING OR PACING IS ALLOWED
Trails are for everyone so please respect other footpath users
Anyone seen littering will not be running with us again so please keep any rubbish with you.
Whilst we don't like to dictate to runners what they must carry during our races there are a couple of items that will be mandatory kit.
All runners will be expected to carry with them the mobile phone listed on your sign up, a head torch (min 250 lumens) and a backup alternative light source (not your mobile phone). as mentioned above our races are cupless so please bear that in mind also.
You will have the option to access dropbag at roughly 15 miles at HQ if you need to grab warm clothes/waterproof ect.
*please check forecasts and manage yourself appropriately*
All runners will be expected to carry with them the mobile phone listed on your sign up, a head torch (min 250 lumens) and a backup alternative light source (not your mobile phone). as mentioned above our races are cupless so please bear that in mind also.
You will have the option to access dropbag at roughly 15 miles at HQ if you need to grab warm clothes/waterproof ect.
*please check forecasts and manage yourself appropriately*
start/finish/checkpoint two address
Purleigh village hall
18 the glebe purleigh
chelmsford essex
cm3 6pb
gates open at 4:30pm
car parking but please car share where possible
registration open from 5pm
race briefing 5:45pm with the race kicking off at 6pm
race cutoff will be 12:30am giving runners 6 1/2 hours to complete the course
field limited to 50 runners for the first year
Purleigh village hall
18 the glebe purleigh
chelmsford essex
cm3 6pb
gates open at 4:30pm
car parking but please car share where possible
registration open from 5pm
race briefing 5:45pm with the race kicking off at 6pm
race cutoff will be 12:30am giving runners 6 1/2 hours to complete the course
field limited to 50 runners for the first year
Organiser's description
Join us on 6th of June for the third annual Sundowner Marathon!
Taking place in the early evening you will run into the sunset around a unique course taking in coastal saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests completing two different loops which will bring you back to the start/finish at half way. this will serve as checkpoint two also allowing runners to access drop bags should they wish to do so.
Taking place in the early evening you will run into the sunset around a unique course taking in coastal saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests completing two different loops which will bring you back to the start/finish at half way. this will serve as checkpoint two also allowing runners to access drop bags should they wish to do so.
Location
Mill Hill, Chelmsford, CM3 6, United Kingdom
Sundowner Trail Marathon
TB
Trail Boss Running Co.
On Find a Race
Since
2023
Events
6
Avg. review
5.0
