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This ever-popular festive race returns for 2023, with a beautiful course through the Essex countryside. With a range of distances to choose from, run as little or as much of the route as you like. Come to get into the Christmas spirit and claim your finisher's medal.
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Marathon, 6 Hour Challenge, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sun, 3 Dec 2023
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Rayne, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Station Rd, Rayne, Braintree CM77 6RX, UK
Sunday 3 Dec 2023
Marathon: 9:30 am6 Hour Challenge: 9:30 amHalf Marathon: 9:30 am10k: 9:30 am5k: 9:30 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Raynedeer Run
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£39
6 Hour Challenge
Distance
360min
£39
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£27.50
10k
Distance
10km
£20
Route information
The ever-popular Raynedeer Run is back for another year, after last year's sold-out event. This festive event has a range of distances - choose from a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon, or attempt the 6-hour challenge on offer. Get into your best Christmas spirit and join the crowds who are out to earn their Christmas Turkey!
Beginning at Rayne Station, the out-and-back course takes participants through the beautiful hard-packed trails of the undulating Essex countryside between Braintree and Bishops Stortford, along the Flitch Way. The route is mostly flat and traffic-free.
The course loops are 5.3k in distance, so you will need to do 8 to cover a full marathon distance and 4 for a half marathon.
There will be aid stations at the end of every lap so you won't have to carry all your gear with you. The aid stations will be stocked with flapjacks, fruit, and nuts, as well as water and squash to keep you going.
What's included
  • Unique finisher's medal
  • Aid stations
  • Refreshments & nutrition en-route
  • Traffic-free course
  • 100 Club qualifying event
  • Marked and marshalled course
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How to get there
Station Rd, Rayne, Braintree CM77 6RX, UK
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By Car
Rayne is easily accessible off of the A120 between Braintree and Great Dunmow.
If using a sat nav, please follow directions to the following address: Station Rd, Rayne, Braintree CM77 6AB, UK
Parking
There is limited parking at the Booking Hall where the race starts, but there is plenty of parking on New Road (opposite side of Flintch Way).
Event day logistics
09:30 All races start
Please make sure to arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the event to get parked, registered, and warmed up. The exact registration time will be provided closer to the date of the event.
Age requirements
  • 5k: All entrants must be over the age of 16 to participate.
  • 10k: All entrants must be over the age of 16 to participate.
  • Half marathon: All entrants must be over the age of 17 to participate.
  • Marathon: All entrants must be over the age of 18 to participate.
  • 6-hour challenge: All entrants must be over the age of 16 to participate.
Aid Stations
All drinks and refreshments will be available at the aid station, however, you must bring your own water bottle or hydration pack to fill up with liquids from the aid station as this is a cupless event.
Rules
  • This is a cupless event so bring your own hydration pack or bottle to keep your liquids topped up.
  • There is a no littering policy so please dispose of any unwanted rubbish at the end of each lap in the provided bins.
Crowds
Spectator Info
Spectators are definitely encouraged to get down and join in all the Christmas fun, it makes a world of difference if the participants to have a crowd cheering them on!
FAQs
Do I have to run for the full 6 hours for the 6-hour challenge at the Raynedeer Run?
No, this event is about having fun and setting your own personal challenges so you can do as many or as few laps as you like.
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Is the Raynedeer Run a cupless event and do I have to bring my own cups?
Yes, this event is cupless and you are encouraged to bring your own cups/bottles to drink from to prevent any unnecessary damage to the environment. There will be cups to purchase at the event but there is a limited supply of them.
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Is there parking at the Raynedeer Run?
There will be some parking at the Booking Hall but it will be limited. It is possible to park on New Road, on the opposite side of the Flitch Way.
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4.5
11 reviews
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