Why Not Run

New Location for 2018

This is a 6 hour timed mulitlap event. Each lap being approximately 3.8 miles. The trail is a mixture or road and trail paths.  4 laps for a half marathon, 7 for a marathon, and 9 for an Ultra. Set in the stunning scenery of Stansted House with the kind permission of the Estate and Events team at Stansted House, and the landowners surrounding the estate.

The route will take you from the field at the front of the house up the road, and round, before turning right onto a trail path, and then left to Racton Ruin, which will be the turn point on this out and back route.

Event details and schedule

Car parking will be in the field at Stansted House where we will be basing ourselves for the event.

Please arrive in good time, and there will be a full briefing at 9.20 before the race starting at 9.30.

As this is a timed event in the middle of summer (All be it the British Summer), please dress appropriately, and for eventualities.

Please bring your registration email with you, so that we can check you in quickly for the event.

The course is a mixture of road and trail paths, so shoes will be very much subject to the weather leading up to the event.

At the end of each lap our aid station will be stocked with all the goodies runners like: water, squash, jelly babies, Haribo, crisps and cakes. All the things required to help set you off for another lap or two, or if you prefer you can ring the bell to officially finish your run and collect your medal.

All race numbers will be collected on the day and race information will be issued to the email address you registered with and will also be available on our website.

With kind permission of Stansted House.

This event is recognised by the 100 Marathon Club, so complete 7 laps and it will count towards membership of the 100 Marathon Club