Taxus Baccata Trahentium

Manuden, United Kingdom • 11 May 2025

The Taxus Baccata Trahentium is a trail running event organized by Essex Trail Events, taking place near Bishop's Stortford at The Yew Tree pub in Manuden. Scheduled for May 11, 2025, the race covers approximately 7 miles through the wild west of Essex county on a new route. It is a self-navigation trail race where participants use a written route description provided on race day, with no course markings, marshals, or GPS support.

The event is not a mass start; runners start individually between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Entry fees include a voucher for the pub, and ample parking is available at the venue. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
Approx 7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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