The Essex Way is a long-distance trail which weaves through some of the most beautiful parts of Essex, between Epping and Harwich. The 100k ultra will run from Pleshey, the 50k will start at West Bergholt, both finishing at Park Pavilion Hall in Harwich.
This relatively flat trail is a mix of tracks, paths and short sections of road and sandy trails that dry well.
100k Ultra
Registration - will be open between 3.30am and 4.30am
Briefing - the race briefing will be at 4.45am before boarding the coach.
Coach - the coach will leave promptly at 5.00am
Start - the 100k race will start at 6.00am in Pleshey
Cut-Off - 18 hours

We supply 100k runners with 1 drop bag for the race. The Drop bag is your crew - some of the mandatory kit can be distributed between this bag so you have it available during the race should you need it - but you don't have to carry it all the time, enabling you to make decisions about what to carry when and not be weighed down unnecessarily!

50k Ultra
Registration - will be open between 7.30am and 8.30am
Briefing - the race briefing will be at 9.00am before boarding the coach.
Coach - the coach will leave promptly at 9.15am
Start - the 50k race will start at 10.00am in West Bergholt.
Cut-Off - 14 hours

Included in both races -
Coach transport to the start of the race
Checkpoints loaded with goodies
Fully marked with permanent Essex Way path signage.
All finishers receive medal and t-shirt.