Running Events in Essex

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing on 14 July 2025 of our founder member, Fauja Singh BEM, the world's oldest marathon runner. We are dedicating this years Dawn To Dusk race on Sunday 7 December 2025, his Birthday Challenge on 29 March 2026 and the Summer Samosa race on 28 June 2026 to his achievements. Please book early and encourage others to join you as a tribute to Fauja Singh.

Our 2025 Dawn To Dusk (D2D) races will be at the usual location (car park of Teresa Gavin House, Southend Rd, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 8FA) and still have the Team Relay Ultra which is a fixed distance of 50km (25 laps). Our friendly event is a friendly race because we expect everyone to observe a be nice strict etiquette and be subject to our Zero Tolerance Policy..

We will hold our (good value for money) prices for this year at the still competitive prices of £39 for the longer distances and £19 for the 10km. The Team Relay Ultra (for up to FIVE runners - only team captain should enter their details - including team name) will be £95 in keeping with the fee of the individual 10km. FOR EVERY CLUB THAT HAS TEN REGISTERED ENTRANTS, WE WILL OFFER YOU THE 11TH ENTRANT A FREE ENTRY - YOU SUPPLY US WITH THEIR DETAILS BY EMAIL.

If you do have to pull out for any reason, in accordance with our STRICTLY NO REFUND OR TRANSFERS Policy we will offer you a deferred place at our next similar event such as the Fauja Singh Birthday Challenge (end of March 2026) or the Summer Samosa Ultra in June 2026 only.

We hope to welcome back as many of our loyal regulars as possible, while also encouraging first timers to give us a try. To clear all previous deferrals the number of entries are limited to 299 for the D2D races and 99 for the 10km. Entries close on midnight MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2025. (398 in total for both races). NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRIES ON THE DAY OF THE RACE - THIS IS BECAUSE WE HAVE TO ORDER SUFFICIENT REFRESHMENTS AND THE PRINTED T-SHIRTS HAVE TO BE ORDERED FIVE WEEKS IN ADVANCE

There will be a limit of 20 Team entries to ensure that the safe limit of runners on the course at any one time is maintained.

Those of you who have taken part in the (D2D) event will already know but for the first timers here is a summary:

• The route is an undulating but wheelchair friendly and mostly on good tarmac surface.
• The D2D races start at 8:04 am. This includes the Team Relay Ultra.
• The 10km race starts at 11:00 am - NO EARLY STARTERS.
• When you complete 11 laps of a certified 2.014 Km course you will receive a 22km medal.
• Complete 21 laps to receive a Marathon medal.
• Complete at least 25 laps and you will have earned an Ultra medal.
• Awards for first three men and women in the 10km, 22km and Marathon will be given after four runners at each distance have finished.
• You can run until 3:54pm.
• Awards for first three men and women in the ULTRA will be given after 4:00pm BECAUSE rankings will be based on the number of laps completed - not just the first to 25 laps.
• Chip timed so you can see how you did each lap later as well as on the big electronic board as you pass the Start/Finish.

Rewards include a unique/bespoke race medal and event T-shirt.

There is a bag, loos and a feeding station at the Start/Finish of each lap serving usual drinks, savouries, biscuits, chocolates, fruit, tea/coffee and samosa/onion bhaji! A separate table for personal drinks too.

• The event has all the usual support of paramedics, marshals and is fully insured.
• The course is certified for distance and the Marathon/Ultra will count towards your 100 Marathon Club total.
• There is also free parking along the route but we ask if you can park at least 100m away from the start/finish next to the Mulalley & Co car park (GPS reference IG8 8FA).
• Volunteering is free so if you or your supporters wish to help please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• If you would like to advertise your club/company/family name on the back of the event t-shirt, you need to make a donation of £150 to our Clubhouse Appeal Fund (see tab on our website).
• The 10km and D2D race numbers can also be sponsored for a donation of £150 - we understand that this is tax deductible. The Team Relay numbers have already been taken.
• Feel free to raise funds for a UK charity/good cause of your choice if taking part