Smugglers Trail - Hullbridge

Hullbridge, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Smugglers Trail is a trail running event on Sunday, 8th March 2026. It is organized by Essex Trail Events under TRA Permit 8032 and is held under UK Athletics rules. The race features two distance options: approximately 10 miles and approximately 6.3 miles. The minimum age to participate is 17.

Course & Format

This is a self-navigation trail race. Runners will be issued a written route description on the day. The course is not marked and there are no marshals or GPX files provided. It is not a mass start event; runners are assigned specific start times and will be timed individually from start to finish.

Venue & Logistics

The Race HQ is located at The Smugglers Den pub on 315 Ferry Rd, Hullbridge. The entry fee includes a £4 voucher to use at the pub's bar on the day. Results will be posted on the organizer's website, www.essextrailevents.com.

Entry Information

Entry fees are £9 for affiliated runners and £11 for unaffiliated runners, plus a booking fee. Participants must select an available start time when signing up. Running or walking with dogs is not permitted under UKA rules. The organizer states there will be no refunds except if the race is cancelled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
6.3 Miles
10 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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