Pumpkin Run Colchester

Eight Ash Green, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

The Pumpkin Run Colchester

The Pumpkin Run is an autumnal running event held at Foxes Farm in Eight Ash Green, Colchester. Participants run through open countryside, including scenic fields and a pumpkin corn trail. The race routes consist of traffic-free farm tracks and utilize a mostly flat course.

National and local runners can choose from three distinct distances:

  • 10 km challenge
  • 5 km run
  • 1 km family dash

The event is open to various age groups, with specific requirements for the longer distances. Participants must be at least 14 years old for the 10 km and 11 years old for the 5 km. There is no age limit for the 1 km family dash, though children under 6 require parental supervision.

The venue features an event village that includes a "Field of Fun," a bouncy castle, and a refreshment area known as the Fox Box. On-site parking is located a one-minute walk throughout the event village, and the site is accessible via Bus Route 88.

All registered participants receive chip timing, an exclusive medal, and a downloadable certificate. Group discounts are available for teams or running clubs consisting of four or more runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
1k Family Dash
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A self-navigation trail run near Hullbridge, with 10-mile and 6.3-mile options. Navigate using a written route description on an unmarked course. The race starts from The Smugglers Den pub, where your entry includes a bar voucher.

A self-navigation trail run from The Museum of Power. Choose from 6.3 or 3.4 mile distances on a mainly off-road route. Runners and walkers are welcome, and entry includes a cafe voucher.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.