The Full Essex Way Ultra
Epping, United Kingdom • 3-4 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Full Essex Way Ultra is an 82-mile ultra-marathon along the full Essex Way trail. The route starts at Epping tube station and finishes at the high lighthouse in the port of Harwich. The event is scheduled for 3-4 July 2026.
The course uses mixed terrain: trail, footpath, track and road. Total elevation is 3,469 ft. The race includes five checkpoints, one drop bag, GPS tracking and timing, and a race medical team. The event will be licensed by the TRA and held under UK Athletics rules. Competitors must be at least 20 years old on the date of the event. Total places are limited to 65.
Entry and fees
Entry fees are listed as £103 for affiliated runners and £105 for unaffiliated runners. A service or booking fee of 4% applies (minimum 50p). The organiser states that £1 from each entry is donated to Essex Wildlife Trust. Entries are handled via Entry Central and the organiser is Rocketship Events Ltd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.