The Essex Way Ultra
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About the race
The Essex Way Ultra is an ultra-marathon that follows the full length of the Essex Way trail, covering 82 Miles from Epping tube station in the city of London to the high lighthouse in the historic port of Harwich. The event is scheduled for 2nd - 3rd July 2027 and uses a point to point format along a mix of trail, footpath, track and road.
The course accumulates 3,469 ft of total elevation and is supported with five checkpoints, one drop bag, GPS tracking and timing, and a race medical team. The published cut off for finishing is 24 hours.
Entry fees are listed as £107 for affiliated runners and £109 for unaffiliated runners, plus a 4% booking fee. Entries open on 1st September 2026. Organisers donate £1 from every entry to the Essex Wildlife Trust; the total donated so far is £163.
Information presented by the organiser also notes a permit for the event and lists partner organisations and local supporters. The description above reflects course, support and entry details as published for the 2027 running of the Essex Way Ultra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
