Five Gold Rings

Five Gold Rings 2026

Five Gold Rings is a trail running event organised by Essex Trail Events at The Prince of Wales, Stow Maries on 29 Dec 2026. It offers two self navigation courses with a written route description issued on the day. There are no course markings or marshals and no GPX file will be provided. The event is not a mass start; participants will be timed and must return to the finish within any set time limits.

Distances

• 11 miles
• 6 miles

Entry fees are listed as £9 for affiliated runners and £11 for unaffiliated runners, plus a 50p booking fee. The entry fee includes a £4 voucher redeemable at the pub on the day. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to each sign-up. There will be no refunds except if the race is cancelled. No transfers are allowed after 15 Dec 2026. The entry closing date is 22 Dec 2026.

Age restrictions apply: the 6 mile course is for those aged 15 or over (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) and the 11 mile course is for those over 17. Running with dogs is not allowed. Results will be posted on essextrailevents.com. The organiser permits registering others but requires additional participant details before the closing date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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