The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event

Chelmsford, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2026

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The courses are unmarked with no marshals; participants receive written route instructions and occasional tape for tricky sections.

There is a staggered start and manual timing at a timing desk; no bag drop. It is a cupless event with aid stations; dogs are not permitted. Refreshments; cash donations welcome.

Entry fees: £14 (10K), £20 (half); medal £3.20. All proceeds go to Farleigh Hospice. Parking and toilets available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Chelmsford Brew Co Summer August Ale Trail 10K is a fun, charity-focused running event held in Chelmsford, supporting the British Heart Foundation. The 10K course is a GPX/Strava-mapped trail with a narrative guide, designed for enjoyment rather than competition. Participants receive a drink and..

The Pitsea RC Crown to Crown 5k is an off-road trail race held at Westley Heights Country Park, Langdon Hills. The 5-kilometer course mainly follows bridleways, starting on Beeleigh Avenue, passing through Lee Chapel Lane, and looping around the Essex Wildlife Trust's Willow Park before finishing at..

The 2nd Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run takes place in Boreham, Essex, offering a challenging 10-kilometer course predominantly run in an anti-clockwise direction. This dusk race encourages participants to wear high-visibility or reflective clothing for safety. The event features a new course for 2025..

The Muntjac 15 is a trail running event held on September 7, 2025, featuring a 15-mile course that connects five beautiful woodlands. This race is ideal for runners who enjoy hilly terrain, wooded areas, and single-track trails, offering a scenic and challenging experience. With a limited number of..

HAVOC Twilight Series 2025 No.1 – South Ockendon is a mid‑week twilight street orienteering event in the village of South Ockendon, north of the Dartford Crossing and Lakeside. The event is MapRun-based with a single score course and two time limits: 60 minutes (Long) and 40 minutes (Short). Points..

The c2c Essex Ultra 2025 is a charity ultramarathon along the Essex Riviera, held in September. Contestants can choose 50 miles from Upminster or 30 miles from Tilbury, finishing at Thorpe Bay. The course follows the Thames eastward, using the London Loop and England Coast Path, with mainly tarmac u..