Kirste 5 Memorial Race
Hockley, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026
Kirste 5 Memorial Race
The Kirste 5 Memorial Race is a community memorial running event based at Hockley Woods in Essex. The event is described as self-navigational and has been organised annually, with editions covering the period from 2012 to 2025. Organisers noted challenges in recent years related to a crowded race calendar, volunteer availability, and financial pressures, and indicated that the 2025 race would be the last running.
Fundraising is a core element of the event. Over its 12-year history the organisers report a total of £60,000 raised for charity. Profits from individual editions have been donated equally to local and national cancer-related charities, including Southend Breast Unit and Macmillan Cancer Support; a planned allocation for a later edition lists Lady McAdden alongside Southend Breast Unit. The race emphasises remembrance and support for people affected by cancer and brings together runners and volunteers to create a community-focused memorial event.
Practical notes published for the event include a start and finish at Hockley Woods, Essex, and that a UK Athletics race licence was applied for in connection with a planned future edition. Results and archive information from previous years are available as a record of past races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.