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Galleywood Gallop

Name: Galleywood Gallop
Start: 2026-05-20
End: 2026-05-20
Location: Chelmsford

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 20 May 2026

Galleywood Gallop 2026

The Galleywood Gallop is a UKA permitted trail race held on 20 May 2026 at the Horse & Groom on Galleywood Common, Chelmsford CM2 8PL. The course is approximately 5 miles and is described by the organiser as straightforward.

The race is a self navigation event using a written route description issued on the day. There are no course markings, no marshals and no GPX file. The event is not a mass start; runners will be timed and must check in at the finish.

As a UKA permitted event running or walking with dogs is not allowed. The minimum age for entry is 16.

Entry fees are £9 for affiliated runners and £11 for unaffiliated runners plus a 50p booking fee. Each entry includes a £4 voucher to use in the pub on the night. The closing date for entries is 18 May 2026. Multiple entries under one name are permitted provided full contact and emergency details for each person are supplied before the closing date. There are no refunds.

Results will be posted on the organiser's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Chelmsford

Race information

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Galleywood Gallop

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

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