NEW ESSEX parkrun - Thorney Beach (Canvey Island) started 2 May 2026 and Walton Promenade started 28 February 2026 (Walton on the Naze).
NOW OPEN - Colchester 10k, Colchester Stampede 10k, Halstead & Essex Marathon, Great Baddow 10m (all May), Southend Half, Springfield Striders 5 (June).
St Helena Hospice Half Marathon (Harwich) - moving to early October for 2026
NEW ESSEX parkrun - Walton Promenade started 28 February 2026 (Walton on the Naze) starts next to Walton Pier.
ESSEX parkrun retired - Victoria Dock - Hosted 294 parkruns, last event was on the 10 January 2026. Thankyou for your service.
Spitfire Scramble 24 hour 2026
This 24 hour multi terrain really or solo event confirmed for 11-12 July 2026. Entry via https://www.spitfirescramble.co.uk/
HARP 24 hour 2026
HARP24 is a charity race, so every pound raised helps to help homelessness in Essex. Confirmed for 27-28 June 2026. Entry via https://harpsouthend.org.uk/get-involved/challenge-events/harp-24-home/
The Full Essex Way Ultra 2026
Confirmed for 3-4 July 2026.