The c2c Essex Ultra

Join us while we raise vital funds for children's cancer charity, Gold Geese, and challenge yourself to run or walk either 30 or 50 miles along the Essex Riviera!

Organised by c2c, all monies raised from entry fees and donations will go directly to Gold Geese, supporting them in their invaluable work for children and their families dealing with the emotional, physical and financial devastation of childhood cancer.

The 50-mile route will start at Upminster station and the 30-mile route will begin in Tilbury. The route will follow along the Thames going east, utilising the London Loop and England Coast National Trails. The going underfoot is mainly tarmac with some hard trails in sections. The scenery is a mixture of urban, marsh land and river bank, with some amazing views of this part of the Thames and Greater London.

Everyone taking part will also receive free travel on the c2c route to and from the race.

What's Included

• A fully recced and marked route
• Full medical cover throughout
• A quality metal finishers medal
• Checkpoint food and water at regular intervals
• Free tea, coffee and cake at the finish
• Prizes and trophies for overall and category winners
• A great atmosphere and a fun but challenging day out
• Action photos en-route, free to download

Route

The start location for the 50 mile route will be at Upminster Station, RM14 2TD, and for those opting for the 30 mile route, the start will be at Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury RM18 7QB.

Make your way to the start points above where you can register and pick up your timing GPS tracker before starting. Any baggage to be transported to the finish can be dropped off at registration in the vehicles provided.

The finish for both routes will be at Thorpe Bay Station.

There are plenty of public toilets on both routes. There are toilets at the start, finish and all checkpoints except CP1 on the 50 mile route.

Please note: Following our experience in Southend on Saturday night last year we have to introduce a cutoff time at the 72km CP8 aid station of 2100. This is for safety reasons.

At the previous aid station anyone leaving after 1930 will be notified that they may not make the cutoff.

The schedule for the day

06:00 Registration opens at Upminster Station for 50 mile route

07:00 50 mile route starts

08:00 Registration opens at Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury for 30 mile route

09:00 30 mile route starts

14:00 Finishers start arriving and prize givings

23:00 Last finishers expected