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Huffer Puffer Trail Race

Name: Huffer Puffer Trail Race
Start: 2025-08-13
End: 2025-08-13
Location: Chelmsford

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 13 Aug 2025

The Huffer Puffer Trail Race is a self-navigation trail running event held near Littley Green, Chelmsford. Covering approximately 6 miles, the course traverses trails, tracks, and country lanes. Participants receive a written route description on race day, as the course is unmarked and without marshals or GPS support.

The race starts between 6pm and 7pm from The Compasses pub garden, which also serves as the race headquarters with parking available nearby. Entry fees are £7 for affiliated runners and £9 for unaffiliated, including a £3 drinks voucher to enjoy at the pub. Water is not provided on the course, and results are posted online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Chelmsford

Race information

Registration

6 mi

Approx 6 Miles

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

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