After a few year's break, we are excited to bring this iconic trail running event back to the Essex trail running calendar in the most unique location. Supporting the Mersea Island Lions charity through a proportion of your entry fee, the event will continue to raise money for the Mersea Island Lions, helping them support the community as they have done for many, many years. 

A fully signed, fully supported, single loop half marathon around the coastal path on the stunningly unique Mersea Island in Essex.

Our entry fee structure allows you to choose whether you wish to have an optional bespoke event medal, saving you some money if it isn't important to you and allowing you to purchase one if it is. 

Regular fully stocked aid stations will be available along the course, with all your favourite race goodies, sweet and savoury, to keep you fuelled as you enjoy the scenery.

The event will be cupless, and you will need to provide a cup for your drinks during the day. You can purchase collapsible speedcups during registration or on race day for £2.50/cup. 

Start and finish location  - https://what3words.com/blacken.subtitle.hopping

Event start time - 0900hrs 

Race briefing - 0850hrs 

Registration opens - 0745hrs  

Cut off time - 4 hours

Parking & Toilets - these are both available in the vicinity of the start/finish location.

The Lions Club of Mersea Island was chartered in 1978, its members wishing to help the less fortunate people within the Mersea Island community. Their aims were simple:-

♦ Community Service,
♦ Fund-raising to help the less fortunate within the community and further afield,
♦ and have fun and fellowship whilst doing it.

The Mersea Island Lions Club has continued to go from strength to strength. And after 48 years the same aims are still holding true. For more details - please find their website here - Mersea Island Lions Club – serving the community