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Six Geese a Laying

Name: Six Geese a Laying
Start: 2024-12-30
End: 2024-12-30
Location: Felsted

Felsted, United Kingdom • 30 Dec 2024

The Six Geese A Laying event, organized by Essex Trail Events, features a self-navigation trail race with three distance options: a half marathon, 8 miles, and 5 miles. Scheduled for December 30, 2024, participants will receive a written route description on the day of the event, as there are no course markings or marshals. The race will start at various times, and entry fees include a voucher for use at the race headquarters, The Chequers in Felsted.

Note that running with dogs is not permitted, and there are no refunds unless the event is canceled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Felsted

Race information

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13 mi

Half Marathon

8 mi

8 Miles

5 mi

5 Miles

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

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