This popular event offers an exclusive opportunity to test your stamina and endurance at one of the iconic venues from London 2012 - the Mountain Bike Circuit used in both the men's and women's MTB Olympic races. The race offers the unique chance to run this challenging course, but expect hills, more hills, mud and more mud!
This race is in partnership with Essex County Council and organised on behalf of Castle Point Joggers by Nice Work.
Souvenir technical t-shirts available to purchase.
Toilets
Changing Facilities
Showers
Baggage Drop Off
Refreshments
On Site Parking - please note that your entry fee covers the parking for the event would normally cost £1 per hour.
The Course
This is a challenging but hugely enjoyable off-road 10k using part of the Olympic Mountain Bike Circuit, plus footpaths and trails set within the grounds of Hadleigh Castle, which proved a tough test for the Olympians in the summer of 2012. Due to the time of year, the course is likely to be muddy!
It is a two lap route and you can expect some tough inclines along with sections that use the grass fields and footpaths surrounding the park. There are also a couple of short sections with rocks and boulders, as used in the Olympic MTB races, to provide an extra challenge.
The course has been measured using GPS but, because of its multi terrain nature, it cannot carry a certificate of course accuracy. The route will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. The circuit is officially closed and, although we have secured special permission from Essex County Council to stage the run, there may be the occasional walker and dog walker, so you should exercise care when running.
First Aid St John Ambulance or an alternative medical provider will be in attendance on the day and the course will be marshalled to provide assistance. There will also be a sweep runner following the race to ensure that nobody is left behind and that all runners are accounted for.
Your individual time and position will be recorded by your electronic chip. We will endeavour to display results as they come into the race centre. Results will be uploaded to www.nice-work.org.uk as soon as possible after the race. All entrants that have supplied a valid and legible email address will receive a copy of the results as soon as possible after the race.
Race HQ: Hadleigh Country Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PP
The race is held at Hadleigh Country Park and starts close to the mountain bike circuit, a short walk from the car park.
The park is easily accessible by foot via Chapel Lane. It is a short walk from London Road to the Race HQ.
For those who wish to drive to the event, there is parking available on site. Please follow the signs to direct you and follow the marshal’s instructions. The car park is a short walk from the Race HQ, but if you need to be closer to the Race HQ for disability reasons, please email us and we will be able to direct you where to go.
The closest railway station to the event is Benfleet, but you may need to get a taxi to the Race HQ. It is a 2.5 mile walk from the station to the Race HQ.
UKA Licence Number
2017-27088
Course record holders
2017- Chris Halton - 39.43
2017- Jackie Stretton - 46.47
Testimonials
"I knew it would be tough and it didn't disappoint. Superb location - the views would have been admirable if only you could take your eyes off where you were putting your feet! Great support and a special mention for the marshalls - conditions for them were atrocious yet they remained enthusiastic and encouraging throughout the race. Good tip in the race instructions to bring a flask of hot drink for afterwards - I wouldn't have thought of it myself and it really did the trick. Really nice medal for finishers and a Jaffa Cake (yay!)"
