Blackwater Trail Races

The route follows the waterway on a series of trail, grass and tarmac footpaths all the way through miles of tranquil Essex countryside to Heybridge Basin, where the half marathon finishes 

Date Sunday 19th May, 2024
Distance Marathon + other events: Half Marathon, Ultra
LocationLockside Marina
Town/CityChelmsford
AreaEssex
Start time9:00am
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The marathon distance continues through Heybridge Basin, along the Saltmarsh coastal footpath past Goldhanger out to the Wick Nature Reserve, Tollesbury, where it finishes.  

The Ultramarathon will continue from the marathon course and head around the coast to Salcott cum Virley where it will finish. 

Various pre-booked shuttle services available.

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