Thaxted Trail Marathon

Wimbish, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

Thaxted Trail Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Thaxted, Essex, starting from Thaxted Church Hall. The event offers two self-navigation trail distances: a marathon and a half marathon. There are no course markings or GPX files, and no marshals; participants follow a written route description issued on race day.

It is not a mass-start event, with runners starting in morning waves and finishing by mid-afternoon as the hall is needed for the venue. A cup-free policy provides reusable cups at stops, and post-race refreshments include homemade cakes, soup, scones, and hot drinks. Entry is £10-£12 (affiliated vs unaffiliated), plus a booking fee; results are posted by Essex Trail Events.

Minimum ages: 18 for the marathon, 17 for the half. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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