Join us in the sleepy little village of High Easter for a cracking Sunday morning countryside 10k bursting with heart and community spirit. 

This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.

Event Overview:
Commencing at 10am on Sunday 16th June 2024, the High Easter 10k is a fast and flat course held on quiet country lanes, starting and finishing in the picturesque village of High Easter. Now forming part of the Essex Championships, this race enjoys pretty landscapes, a wonderful community atmosphere and some super support for those who take to the tarmac. The race is open to all runners who are 15 years or older on the day of the race, with all competitors and spectators invited to join us in the village hall post-race for tea and cake to tickle your tastebuds and keep you going for the rest of the day. Enjoy the race-day buzz and be part of something special at the High Easter 10k this June.

Course Overview:
This is a flat, single lap course which takes runners along the rural country lanes around High Easter.

Route Map:
You can view the route map here. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.

Available Races/Distances:
10K

Prizes:
A technical race t-shirt for all finishers (instead of a medal)
Cash prize if you BEAT the course record.  This currently sits at £100 for the female course record and £100 for the male course record.
The previous records are 31:56 for the men, and 33:49 for the ladies.

As we will be celebrating Father’s Day on race day this year, we will also be offering a bottle of champagne to the fastest parent/child competitors, one for the fastest combined father & child race time and one for the fastest mother & child combination.

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
10K race: £27.00

Our sponsors
We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors who have helped to make this extraordinary race possible.
Western Automation (main sponsor): Offers solutions for legacy systems to prolong service life in specialist technologies and automations.
Daniel Brewer: Forget any preconceived notions you might have about estate agents. Whether you’re looking to buy, or thinking of selling or renting your property, Daniel Brewer is one of the most popular and dynamic property consultants in the north Essex area.
Daniel Robinson & Sons: Working with a total commitment to the service of the bereaved and the care of the deceased, they treat every person and every funeral as unique.
Luckins Wine Store: A competitively priced wine store in Great Dunmow with a great selection.
Lodges: A modern fleet of coaches provided by a family run business based in Essex offering a friendly caring service, with 103 years of experience.
Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP: A different kind of solicitors adhering to their founding values of Excellence Reputation, and Trust.
County Linen & Workwear: Delivering high standard linen and professional workwear for all industries.
Christmas Wrapped Up: Your local Christmas tree farm and seasonal shop.
Jerram Falkus Construction: A family-run construction business that has been operating in London and the South-East for more than 138 years.
Little Wheelers: Little Wheelers offers professional cycle coaching for children aged 2-12. From balance bike level to joining their first cycling club, our aim is to help your child develop their confidence on their bike as well as teaching key bike handling skills in a safe and fun environment.

Golden Duck a UK writing and publishing company, created by Francis Wheen and Julia Jones.

Mr & Mrs George Boden, who have the honour of sponsoring the toilets this year!

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Location

Directions

The village of High Easter is 7 miles northwest of Chelmsford, a short drive from both the A1060 and the B184 as they pass through the Rodings. Off street parking available free of charge close to race HQ.

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