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The Highwayman

Name: The Highwayman
Start: 2025-07-06
End: 2025-07-06
Location: Thaxted

Thaxted, United Kingdom • 6 Jul 2025

The Highwayman Trail Marathon is a unique narrative trail race held around the villages of Thaxted, Great Sampford, and Hempstead, areas linked to the early life of Dick Turpin. The 26.2-mile course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain without marshals or directional arrows; runners navigate using written instructions. The race starts and finishes at Thaxted Church Hall and includes five well-stocked checkpoints along the route.

It is a cupless event, promoting sustainability. Participants must carry a mobile phone for safety and wear a visible race number with chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and hot food, creating a rewarding atmosphere for trail running enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Thaxted

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Trail Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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