Stansted Stagger
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The 25th Stansted Stagger
The event takes place on Sunday 3 January 2027 and is based at St Johns Church Hall, Memorial Gardens, Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfichet, CM24 8JP. The route length is 25 miles.
The course follows a punctured figure of eight and crosses the River Stort by the medieval village of Manuden. The route has its centre at Albury and reaches as far as the iron age village of Braughing.
There are two indoor checkpoints at 14 and 21 miles and a drinks and snacks table at 9 miles. Costs include hot and cold drinks at the start, snacks and sandwiches at checkpoints, and a meal at the finish. All finishers receive a certificate.
Entry is limited to 180 participants. Entries open on 2 September 2026 and close on 27 December 2026 or earlier if the entry limit is reached. Entry fees are listed as LDWA member £15 and non member £25. Entries are not transferable and there are no entries on the day. No refunds are offered after 27 December 2026 unless the event is cancelled.
The minimum age is 16; under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The event is organised by the LDWA - Essex and Herts Group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
