Easter Eggstravaganza Day 2

Purleigh, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Easter Eggstravaganza Day 2

ESSEX TRAIL EVENTS present a trail race that is day 2 of a four-day Easter Eggstravaganza series organised with Mid Essex Casuals, Little Baddow Ridge Runners and Springfield Striders. The event returns to a familiar area and will start from Felsted using the usual car park opposite the Chequers; exact venue and Race HQ will be declared before the day.

Distances

  • 9 miles-ish (over 17)
  • 5 miles-ish (over 16)

These are self-navigation trail races. Participants receive a written route description on the day; there are no course markings, no marshals and no GPX files. The races are not mass start; competitors will be timed out and back in at the finish. The event will be run under UK Athletics rules and a permit has been applied for. Dogs are not allowed.

Entry fees are listed as £9 for affiliated runners and £11 for unaffiliated runners, plus a booking fee. The entry fee includes a £4 voucher to use at a venue to be confirmed. No refunds will be given unless the race is cancelled. Transfers are not allowed after 28 March 2026. Ample parking is available at the venue; participants are asked to park considerately if not using the car park. Results will be posted on www.essextrailevents.com.

Entry requires choosing a start time from the available list. If entering others, their emergency contact, a mobile number to be carried on the day, email and agreement to the same terms must be provided before the closing date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9 Miles
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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