5 miles in the Essex Countryside, this is the perfect race to start your weekend. 

Welcome to the best race in Essex. Don't take our word for it, last year this race won the prestigous Howard Williams award for the best race in Essex. 

Whether your stepping up to 5miles after all those parkruns, chasing that PB, or just wanting to enjoy the atmosphere of running with 300 other like minded runners and have fun, this is the race for you.

5 miles is the perfect distance for all those budding 5k runners wanting to take the next step and the best bit is you receive a free Burger at our post race BBQ.

Despite an increase in operational costs we have kept prices at 2025 levels, but this is for early bird entries. Prices will go up on the 1st May so don't delay.

We have sold out in the last few years and there will be no entries on ther day. Once the race is sold out a waiting list will operate for those no longer able to take part to transfer thier place.

The race will be Chip Timed and consists of a 2 lap course on quiet country lanes around the beautiful Essex Village of Pleshey, near Chelmsford.

There will be individual and team prizes up for grabs too.

All runners are welcome to join in the post race BBQ, swap your race number for either a free burger or vegaterian option. There will also be refreshments available to purchase.

Organised and marshalled by runners. Run under UK Athletiics Rules.