Transferring Race Numbers
Running a race using somebody else’s number without informing the organiser is strictly prohibited.
The race organiser may not allow number transfers.
Running in somebody else’s name apart from being against the rules damages the integrity of the results, can affect team results and age category winners and have health and safety implications in the event of an accident. Any member known to run in another runner’s number may be subject to race sanctions. You may also be banned from taking part in other races as outlined below.
RULE 143 S 2 UKA SUPPLEMENT – ATHLETE BIBS (PREVIOUSLY UKA RULE 18, 103 & 209)
(1) Every athlete shall be provided with at least one bib which shall normally be worn on the breast and show a suitable identification number or name. (2) Road Races (i) There should be provision for medical information and contact details on the reverse of the bib for prior completion by the athlete. (ii) In Road Relays every athlete must wear the supplied bib(s), which must serve to identify the team and should also identify the stage that the athlete is running. (iii) Numbers are issued to the individual athlete completing the application form except with the specific authority of the Competition Provider. Athletes who receive transferred numbers without permission will be disqualified from the race. Both runners will be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate National Association. (vi) A runner must retire immediately if ordered to do so by a medical officer of the race. (v) Runners who retire from a race must not remove their bib until they have reported to an official as having retired from the race.
If you are in breach of the above two laws or indeed any other in the rulebook, the race organiser can report you to England Athletics who can decide any further punishment.
Wearing Headphones
In races, the wearing of headphones is mainly prohibited and you will be disqualified if seen. Organisers state in their entry procedures whether headphones are allowed. The rulebook says..
UKA RULE 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT – HEADPHONES
The wearing of headphones, or similar devices, (other than those medically prescribed), is not permitted in races on any single carriageway road that is not wholly closed to traffic. This restriction does not apply to races held on dual carriageways provided that there are clear, structured separations between the separate carriageways. Competition Providers of races held entirely on roads closed to traffic may apply this condition where appropriate to local circumstances.
240 S5 Use of headphones – Headphones that work by conducting sound through bones and do not sit in the ears are acceptable. Hearing is not affected as the ears are not blocked.
Intercounty Champs
Essex compete in various Intercounty Events in the Southern and Eastern Regions both on road and cross country.
In order to qualify to compete for Essex:
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you must be born in Essex, or lived in Essex for at least 9 months.
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you must be attached to an EA registered club (your club does not have to be in or affiliated to Essex)
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you must not have competed for another county or in another county championships event in the previous competition year (1st September to 31st August)
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Upcoming Intercounty Events:
ROAD – Eastern AA 10K Inter-County Championships – Sunday 6th October 2024 (Cambridge Town and Gown 10k)
The Essex Road Running Manager will select the team based on seasonal form and availability from those that express an interest by filling in the form HERE
We will accept application from Men who have run under 33 minutes and women who have run under 39 minutes.
ROAD – Southern AA 10km Inter County Championships – Sunday 17th November 2024 (Brighton 10k)
The Essex Road Running Manager will select the team based on seasonal form and availability from those that express an interest by filling in the form HERE
We will accept application from Men who have run under 33 minutes and women who have run under 39 minutes.
CROSS COUNTRY – Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships (TBA)
The first 6 Essex qualified finishers (male and female) at the County Cross Country Championships each year, will be automatically offered selection to run for Essex at the Intercounty event. The Essex AA team manager will selet any discretionary replacements if required.
Parkruns in Essex
Barking parkrun
This is a 2 lap all tarmac and flat course. Starts at cafe & toilets in centre of park. Towards the allotment, next to the lake, up through the gardens and round the edge of the park.
Basildon parkrun
This is a 3 lap, clockwise course. Starts next to the cafe. Tarmac, grass, gravelly / stony single track paths.
Beckton parkrun
Course consists of two laps (one 2.4km lap & 2.6km) utilising paths around the park, the perimeter of the football fields and part of the Beckton Corridor.
Billericay parkrun
This is a 4 lap anti clock-wise course. The start and finish in close proximity, both near to the cafe.
Brentwood parkrun
Undulating 1 lap, anti & clockwise figure of 8 trail course with the Heartbreak Hill at the end of Weald Country Park course.
Burnham on Crouch parkrun
This is a multi terrain, two lap course starting on the field near the Dengie 100 Sports Centre.
Chalkwell Beach (Westcliff) parkrun
The course starts next to a moderately sized grass area along the sea wall parallel to the parking spots.
Chelmsford Central parkrun
One-lap course taking you through 2 of the main parks (Central & Admiral) on a mixture of footpaths and cycle paths.
Clacton Seafront parkrun
3 lap between Beach Diner & Toby Carvery until the Pier on top promenade and returning on beachfront promenade.
Colchester (Castle Park) parkrun
Two laps partial next River Colne.
Great Dunmow parkrun
A scenic two-lap course, all on trail. The route starts next to the skate park and leads around the football pitches and left into the top field.
Great Notley parkrun
Two lap, anti-clockwise, course made up of mostly gravel tracks and grassy sections. Whilst the course is predominantly flat, there is a hill at the start of the second lap.
Gunpowder, Waltham Abbey parkrun
A clockwise 2 ‘and a bit’ lap course. The route is fairly simple and has one left turn. The rest of the route follows the main path.
Hadleigh parkrun
Undulating one lap course with stunning views across the Thames Estuary and partially on the 2012 Olympic mountain bike trail.
Harlow parkrun
2 full lap, with a third mini lap to finish undulating course, going anticlockwise around Harlow Town Park.
Harrow Lodge, Hornchurch parkrun
One lap, mainly on grass with a few stretches of tarmac, but it is possible to run the whole route on grass though.
Harwich parkrun
Lap and a half of the park then down to onto an out and back run along the entire length seafront promenade, which is fast and flat, past the historic lighthouses before return back to the park.
Hatfield Forest parkrun
September 2017 – Closed & Relocated to Castle Park, Bishops Stortford
Highwoods (Colchester) parkrun
The start is a few yards through the right hand gate as you enter Chanterelle Car Park and follows the main path down to the stream
Hockley Woods parkrun
A two lap, clockwise, scenic, undulating course within the confines of Hockley Woods (the largest remaining area of wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago).
Maldon Prom, Maldon parkrun
Two laps around the park near the seawall.
Markshall Estate (Coggeshall) parkrun
The course is at Markshall Estate, Coggeshall, Colchester. The course is run on a combination of grass, gravel paths and permanent paths.
Mersea Island parkrun
3 lap loop course from car park to sea wall to pill box at Cudmore Grove Country Park.
Raphael Park, Romford parkrun
The course is 3 laps (2 large laps followed by 1 small lap). 100% tarmac course. Large lap – Down the hill, by the lake, round the edge of football pitches and tennis courts.
Roding Valley (Loughton) parkrun
Two lap flat course run mainly on grass with some tarmac.
South Woodham Ferrers parkrun
Looks like on lap anticlockwise. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths, trail paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
Southend parkrun parkrun
Flat 3 lap anticlockwise course on well maintained tarmac and concrete paths near the sea wall.
Thurrock Orsett Hall parkrun
Thurrock parkrun is a 2-lap course all on grass following the edge of the recreation ground.
Valentines (Ilford) parkrun
Starts near the Valentines Park Café, and continues main path to the far end of the boating lake on edge of park followed by two anti-clockwise laps of the park returning back to north side of the boating lake.
Victoria Docks parkrun
The course is a horseshoe around Victoria Dock, entirely on the dockside path. Starting near the community hut in the Crystal gardens, proceed along the north side of Victoria Dock.
Walthamstow parkrun
3 and a bit laps in in an anti-clockwise direction keeping behind the football goalposts. Course is mainly flat and grassy.
Wanstead Flats parkrun
Our way-marked course spans Harrow Road and Bush Wood, comprised of two laps of 2.5km. Run on a mixture of grass and trails.
Wickford Memorial parkrun
Two and a bit laps, anti-clockwise, scenic, flat course mainly on permanent paths. The course follows the perimeter of the park, parts of which are tree lined, alongside the river Crouch. There is a small section of trail.