Essex 20
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Event overview
The Essex 20 is a 20-mile road race held annually in March. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 15 March 2026. The event incorporates the Inter-counties 20-mile road race championships and the Essex County Road Running Championships.
Location and course
The race takes place at Debden Airfield, Carver Barracks, Wimbish, Saffron Walden CB10 2YA. The course is a 5-lap loop on a disused airfield with tarmac surfaces, described as flat with no sharp corners. Surrounding tree cover is noted as reducing wind on most days.
Entry and requirements
The county championship entry requires an England Athletics affiliation number (valid for the current affiliation year) and the name of the entrant’s England Athletics affiliated running club; entries lacking this information will not be accepted into the county event. A password is required to book the county champs and can be obtained from the runner’s club or the Essex road race secretary. The county champs entry is shown at £22. General Essex 20 entry is shown at approximately £34 to £36. The event is open to entrants aged 18 and over on 15 March 2026.
Logistics and policies
Ample parking is available at the venue for a £3 parking fee. The organiser states there are no refunds or transfers to another person, but entries may be transferred to a future ATW event up to 48 hours before the event date. The event lists Alzheimers Research UK as a charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
