Fox and Hounds Trail

Cock Clarks, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Fox and Hounds Trail is a trail running event in Cock Clarks, Chelmsford on 16 November 2025, organised by Mid Essex Casuals. Money raised will be donated to Centre Point charity. The event uses written narrative instructions; the route is not marked, there is no mass start and there are no marshals. Participants start individually within the event start window and are timed out and back in. The event is held under UK Athletics rules and has TRA Permit 7674. Dogs are not allowed on the event.

Distances, age limits, entry and venue

  • 3.8 miles (approx)
  • 7.7 miles (approx)

Maximum distances for young trail runners are: Under 12 - 3 km; Under 14 - 5 km; Under 16 - 6 km; Under 17 - 10 km; Under 18 - 25 km; Under 20 - 40 km. Discounted entry pricing applies to members of clubs affiliated to England Athletics. Discounted and standard entry prices until 15 November 2025 are listed as £5.00 and £7.00 respectively. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to each sign-up. The event venue is Fox and Hounds, Birchwood Road, Cock Clarks, Chelmsford, CM3 6RF. Total places are listed as 150 and the event status is open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
7.7 Miles
4 mi
3.8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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