Essex County Fell Championships
Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Event Overview
The Essex County Fell Championships is a fell running race taking place on Saturday, 18 April 2026. This event is the first-ever Essex County Championship for this discipline. The course is described as new.
Course Details
The race covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a total climb of 450 m (1476 ft). The start line is a 10-minute walk from the event headquarters. The venue for the event is the Jubilee Retreat on Bury Road in Chingford.
Participation and Entry
Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. The pre-entry fee is £5.00. The event is open entry, meaning anyone can participate. However, only runners who are qualified for Essex will be eligible to win the county championship prizes.
Additional Information
The minimum age for participants is 16. There are no junior races. Teams are allowed. Every finisher receives a free drink. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.