The C2C Essex Ultra

The c2c Essex Ultra

The c2c Essex Ultra is a one-day ultramarathon on 12 September 2026 organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. The event offers three route options:

• 50 miles - starts at Upminster Station; 8 checkpoints; finishes at Thorpedene Primary School.
• 30 miles - starts at Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury; 5 checkpoints; finishes at Thorpedene Primary School.
• 10 miles - starts at Benfleet Station; 1 checkpoint; finishes at Thorpedene Primary School.

Routes follow the Thames eastward, using sections of the London Loop and England Coast National Trails. Underfoot surfaces are mainly tarmac with some hard trails. The scenery includes urban areas, marshland and river bank with views across parts of the Thames and Greater London.

The event includes a fully recced and clearly marked route, full medical cover, checkpoint food and water at regular intervals, a quality metal finisher medal, free tea, coffee and cake at the finish, prizes for winners, and action photos available to download. Participants receive free travel on the c2c route to and from the event on production of their race number. Registration at the start locations supplies a timing GPS tracker; baggage can be transported to the finish.

Safety and support measures include a course manager, a qualified medical crew, multiple public toilets on route (available at start, finish and most checkpoints) and an aid station cutoff applied for safety. Minimum age is 18. Refund and entry policies apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.