Canvey Island Trail Run
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The around Canvey Island Trail Run
The event on 18 October 2026 is a timed, self supported anti-clockwise loop around Canvey Island that starts and finishes at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. It runs largely along the sea wall and mixes single track grass paths with wider concrete and gravel trails on the King Charles 3rd England Coast Path. There is an optional lower promenade section on one part of the route when weather and tides allow; using the upper or lower section carries no penalty.
Entry notes include TRA permit number 7711 (TBC) and a £2 levy for non-TRA and UKA members. Entry is for over 18s only and any children spectating must be supervised by an appropriate adult at all times. The event is supported by Castle Point council.
The route includes a staffed pub check about 10 km in where participants can check in with a timer, collect a complimentary drink and refill water bottles. The organisers operate a relay team of tail walkers and joggers to sweep the course and there is a four hour cut off. Participants must use the traffic lights and crossing points in the first and last kilometre or risk disqualification.
Practical information: race numbers, pins and a bottle of water are available at registration; participants are advised to download the GPX file or follow the route on Strava and to use available lockers at the leisure centre. There are toilets in the leisure centre, at the Lobster Smack and public facilities on the south of the island. Car parking is generally available and Benfleet Railway Station is an 18 minute brisk walk away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
