Essex County Fell Championships

Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Fellrunner - Sat 18 Apr 2026 - Essex County Fell Championships

The event is a fell race held in Chingford, England, in the South East region. The venue is Jubilee Retreat, Bury Road, Chingford, E4 7QJ, grid reference TQ393953. The course distance is 10 km (6.2 miles) with 450 m (1476 ft) of climb. The race is listed in category BS and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and eligibility

Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. The pre-entry fee is £3.00. Entry is limited to Essex County eligible runners only. The minimum age for entry is 16. Teams are allowed. There are no junior races.

Course and logistics

The start is a 10 minute walk from the event headquarters. The organiser information and contact details are provided by the event, and the race is noted as the first ever Essex County Championships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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