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.
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