Chelmsford "Boos" Co Halloween Trail Run

Great Baddow, United Kingdom • 31 Oct 2026

Event details

The Chelmsford "Boos" Co Halloween trail run is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at Brewery Fields, Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7LE. The route is a devilish 6.66 km trail. The event is described as a fun, fancy-dress based event rather than a running competition. The route is provided as a GPX/Strava file with a narrative backup. A TRA permit number 7402 is listed as TBC. Entry is limited to 50 places. No under 18s are allowed because the venue is a licenced premises.

Logistics, rules and prizes

There is a £2 levy for non-TRA/EA members. Prices listed are: £16.50 until 31 Jan 2026; £17.00 from 01 Apr 2026; and £17.50 from 13 Oct 2026. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to each sign-up. There is no parking available until after 6pm and parking is limited; cycling, scooters and walking are suggested alternatives. A small area of the bar may be used to leave bags at the owner’s risk. Finishers collect a medal and may hand their race number to bar staff to claim a finishers drink and a packet of crisps. First aiders will be in attendance. Costume awards include trophies for the top three Halloween-themed costumes chosen by marshals and participants, and a mini-keg for the overall winner chosen by the organiser. A five-minute time penalty is applied for not wearing fancy dress. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
6.66 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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