The Two Castles Trails

The Elves 11ish Trail is a unique narrative trail race taking place on December 22, 2024, starting and finishing at the Blackwater Leisure Centre. Participants will navigate a circular route of 11 miles, primarily off-road, using written instructions instead of traditional markers. A well-stocked ch..

Runners v Riders is a festive running and cycling event held on Boxing Day, December 26, 2024, at Friday Woods, a military training ground in Colchester, Essex. This traditional competition pits runners against cyclists in a challenging 3-lap course, approximately 3.5 miles long, with the first six ..

The Layer Twixmas Trail is a 6-mile self-navigation trail run scheduled for December 27, 2024, in Layer-de-la-Haye. Participants will receive a written route description on the day, as the course is unmarked and unsupervised. The event encourages festive attire, with a £10 cash prize for the best co..

The Trifarm Winter Trail Run 10k is the concluding event of a four-round seasonal trail run series, taking place at Trifarm in Boreham, Essex. This predominantly off-road race features a scenic route along public footpaths and bridleways. Participants can enjoy amenities such as on-site parking, bot..

The Six Geese A Laying event, organized by Essex Trail Events, is a unique self-navigation trail race taking place on December 30, 2024. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon, 8 miles, or 5 miles. Runners will receive a written route description on the day of the event, as th..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a unique narrative trail race set to take place around the village of Danbury. Participants will navigate a circular route that is predominantly off-road, covering diverse terrains without marshals or arrows, relying instead on written instructions. The event ..