Logo

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.

United Kingdom East of England Buckhurst Hill

Race information

Registration
6 mi
6.2 Miles
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Essex Winter Midweek Series - Chelmsford

Chelmsford

A night-time street orienteering event in Chelmsford using MapRun. Choose from a 60-minute or 40-minute score course, navigating to fire hydrant controls on lit paths. Part of a winter series with handicap scoring.

Magna Carta Winter

Egham

Riverside races at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club near historic Runnymede. Marathon, half marathon and 10 km run on flat out and back laps along the Thames with marked turnarounds, check points and chip timing.

Running Tribe Races

Chalfont Saint Peter

...

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

St Peters Way Ultra

Chipping Ongar

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.