Dark Rose - Great Waltham

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2026

Dark Rose is a 5.5 mile trail race around Great Waltham with a small 75 runner field and self navigation route given on the day. Finish back at the Rose and Crown for a hearty cottage pie or vegetable lasagne.

Wed 4 Feb 2026

Great Waltham, East of England

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6 miles

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Event details

Dark Rose is a trail race held on 4 February 2026 in Great Waltham, Essex. The course is approximately 5.5 miles and the minimum age for entrants is 16. The event is held under UK Athletics rules (TRA Permit 7904) and has a total entry limit of 75 participants. The event status is listed as closed and the closing date for entries was 31 January 2026.

Format and logistics

The race is a self-navigation trail event. Competitors receive a written route description on the day; there are no course markings, no marshals, and no GPX file provided. It is not a mass start event and participants are timed out and back in at the finish. There are no drink or aid stations on course, and running or walking with dogs is not permitted. Race headquarters is at the Rose & Crown pub, Minnows End, Chelmsford Road, Great Waltham CM3 1AG. A post-race meal is included, with a choice of cottage pie or vegetable lasagne. Results will be posted on the organiser’s website.

Entry and fees

Entry fees were shown as £12 for affiliated runners and £14 for unaffiliated runners, plus a 50p booking fee. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applied to each sign-up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.