Remembrance Sunday

Brightlingsea, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2026

Event overview

Remembrance Sunday 2026 is a trail running event on 8 November 2026 organised by Hare & Tortoise Running in Brightlingsea, Essex. The event includes live performances of the Last Post and Reveille before the race, with a two minute silence between them, and an on-course two minute silence observed during the event. The race is UKA affiliated, holds a TRA race permit, and is a 100 Club qualifying event.

Course and logistics

The race uses an undulating, traffic-free, looped trail course. Each loop measures 10.54 km / 6.55 m, with an overall time limit of six hours. Aid stations are located at the end of every lap and at approximately 5 km; participants must bring their own cup, flask, or bottle because the event is cupless. Participants may leave a bag at the aid station. On-course refreshments include flapjacks, sweets, fruit, nuts, water and squash. The race starts outside Batemans Tower Café, Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, CO7 0HH. Roadside parking is available along Promenade Way and in nearby public car parks. Toilets are located near Bateman’s Café in the car park at the end of Promenade Way and are accessible before, during and after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances and entry details

  • 10km - age 16+; price £21.50 - £23.50
  • Half Marathon - age 17+; price £27.00 - £29.00
  • Marathon - age 18+; price £38.00 - £40.00
  • 6hr Timed event - age 18+; price £38.00 - £40.00

Race information

6 hr
6hr Timed Event
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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