The Mersea Mix

West Mersea, United Kingdom • 16 Mar 2025

The Mersea Mix is a trail running event organized by Essex Trail Events, featuring two race distances: 9 miles and 5 miles. Participants must be at least 17 years old for the 9-mile race and 16 for the 5-mile race. The event emphasizes self-navigation, with runners receiving a written route description on the day, as there are no course markings or marshals. Limited to 150 entries, the event offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a £3 bar voucher with the entry fee. Results will be posted online, and there are no refunds unless the race is canceled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
9 Miles
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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