Organiser's Description

Essex Trail Events’ first ever ultra starts and finishes at Writtle University College, visits the scenic villages of Blackmore, Willingale, Good Easter and Pleshey, and incorporates stretches of the Essex Way, St Peter’s Way and the Saffron Trail.

Apart from two marshalled crossings of the A414, the route is on footpaths, tracks and minor country lanes - mainly through arable country and reasonably flat throughout. Navigation is by narrative route description provided on the day. All checkpoints will have hot and cold drinks, snacks, toilet facilities and shelter. There will be a light meal and showers available at the finish at the College. All entrants will receive a T shirt and all finishers a medal.