Thaxted Trail Marathon
Wimbish, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025
The Thaxted Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Essex Trail Events, takes place in Thaxted, Essex. This self-navigation trail race offers marathon and half-marathon distances, with participants using a written route description provided on race day—there are no course markings or marshals. The event emphasizes a low-impact, environmentally friendly approach, featuring a cup-free policy with reusable trail runner’s cups.
Post-race refreshments include homemade cakes, soup, scones, and hot drinks. The race starts and finishes at Thaxted Church Hall, creating a community atmosphere. It is open to runners aged 18 and over for the marathon and 17 and over for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.