🌸 Get Ready to Bloom at the Bluebell 5! 🌸

Pull on those trainers and breathe in that fresh spring air — the 24th annual Bluebell 5 is back and more beautiful than ever!

Hosted by Pitsea Running Club in partnership with Essex Wildlife Trust, this much-loved five-mile off-road adventure raises vital funds for the incredible Havens Hospices (Charity No 1022119) - because every stride makes a difference. 💙

🌿 The Course – Nature at Its Finest

Set within the stunning Little Haven Nature Reserve, this gently undulating five-mile route winds through 92 acres of pure spring magic.

Think:

• Carpets of vibrant bluebells 🌸

• Ancient woodland trails 🌳

• Sun-drenched hay meadows ☀️

• Proper off-road terrain to keep things interesting 👟

It’s a feast for the senses and a dream for runners who love their miles served with a side of scenery.

📍 The Essentials

Location:
Little Haven Nature Reserve, Daws Heath Rd, Thundersley, Benfleet SS7 2LH
(Just off the A127 near Rayleigh Weir — limited parking available)

Facilities:
Toilets on site ✔️

Pre & Post-Race Goodness:
Celebrate your run with a mouth-watering spread of cakes and refreshments (yes, some homemade… yes, they’re worth it 🍰). Available in the hall before and after the race.

💙 Why Run?

Because it’s more than just a race.

It’s community.
It’s countryside.
It’s cake.
And it’s raising essential funds for a charity that means so much to so many.

The Bluebell 5 isn’t just a local favourite — it’s a spring tradition. A perfect blend of fitness, fresh air, and feel-good vibes.

🌼 Don’t miss your chance to be part of something blooming brilliant.
Lace up. Show up. Run happy.

For more details and updates, visit Pitsea Running Club Linktree and follow along on social media.

See you on the start line! 🏁💚