The Essex Way Ultra
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The Essex Way Ultra
The Essex Way Ultra is an 82 mile point-to-point ultramarathon that follows the full Essex Way trail from Epping tube station in the city of London to the high lighthouse in the port of Harwich. The event takes place on 2nd to 3rd July 2027 and presents a route described as "Run from the City to the Sea."
The course covers mixed terrain, including trail, footpath, track & road, with a total elevation gain of 3,469 ft. The event operates a 24 hour cut-off for the full distance.
Support and race services include five checkpoints, one drop bag, GPS tracking & timing, and a race medical team. The organisers list a race permit and several local supporters. The event is organised by Rocketship Events Ltd.
Entry fees are set at £107 for affiliated runners and £109 for unaffiliated runners, plus a 4% booking fee. Entries open on 1st September 2026. The organiser donates £1 from every entry to a named charity, with a total donated so far of £163.
The page information references results and photos, a kit list, checkpoints details, and an FAQ for participants. The description avoids start and finish times while summarising the route, services, terrain, and entry arrangements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
