East Hanningfield Trail Marathon

East Hanningfield, United Kingdom • 5 Jan 2025

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a unique trail race where participants follow written instructions instead of arrows or marshals. The circular route around the village of Danbury is 95% off-road with various terrains. Runners are required to carry a mobile phone for safety.

The race starts and finishes at The East Hanningfield Village Hall, with well-stocked checkpoints every 6.5 miles. Participants receive a medal and hot food at the finish. The event is organized under a permit from The Trail Running Association.

Rules include no passing of numbers, reporting abandonment, and no use of personal stereos for safety reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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