Raynedeer Run
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Raynedeer Run 2026
Raynedeer Run is a festive-themed, lapped running event held on the Flitch Way between Braintree and Bishops Stortford. The event marks its eighth anniversary and offers a range of distances on a traffic-free, hard-packed trail that follows the former single-track railway line.
The course is an out-and-back loop with each lap measuring 5.3 km. The trail is mostly up or down and sometimes almost flat. Runners may complete as many or as few laps as they wish within the six hour time limit; four laps equal a half marathon and eight laps equal a full marathon.
Distances available:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon (4 laps, 5.3 km loops)
- Marathon (8 laps, 5.3 km loops)
- 6 hour challenge
An aid station is provided at the end of every lap. Runners may leave a bag at the aid station and fuel options include flapjacks, fruit, nuts, water and squash. To reduce race-day plastic waste the event is cupless; participants need to provide their own receptacle. A Hydrapak Speedcup is available to purchase as part of registration or on race day.
The race base is at Rayne Station outside The Booking Hall Café on Station Road. Parking at the Booking Hall is limited and additional parking is available on New Road opposite the Flitch Way. The event is organised by Hare & Tortoise Running and is UKA affiliated with a TRA race permit and 100 Club qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
