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Scouting for Boys and Girls

Name: Scouting for Boys and Girls
Start: 2026-07-26
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Hatfield Peverel

Hatfield Peverel, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026

Scouting for Boys and Girls

Mid Essex Casuals present the 16th edition of a self-navigation trail event on 26 Jul 2026 at The Scout Hut, Church Road, Hatfield Peverel CM3 2LD. The event is held under UK Athletics rules with TRA Permit 8367. No dogs are allowed.

Distances offered:

13 miles
7 miles
4 miles

The route is mainly off road on footpaths, tracks and field edges with some short road sections. It is not suitable for spikes. There are no route markings or marshalls; a narrative will be supplied to each entrant to follow. A self-service drink station is provided at approximately halfway on the 13-mile route. First aid and a defibrillator are available at the finish.

Runners and walkers may enter. The minimum age for solo runners is 17 years. The Scout Hut will be open for registration and toilets, and staggered starts will be used. Entry fees are £9 for affiliated entrants and £11 for unaffiliated entrants; no refunds are available. The entry includes a post-race ploughmans lunch and a drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Hatfield Peverel

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Scouting 13 Miles

7 mi

Scouting 6.6 Miles

4 mi

Scouting 4 Miles

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

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