WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE DUNTON RACES with an ALL NEW 10k  - Stop press!!! - with every 10k ticket you get a tinies place free!!!

Please Note no U16's.

Phoenix Striders Events are run under Trail Runners Association Permits under England Athletics Rules

Location: Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ

Date: Sunday 26th July 2026

Starting at 10:00am 10k (Min Age 16) and 9:30 for the Kiddies Race (Min Age 2)

Check-in for the first race opens at 08:30

ENTRIES ON THE DAY - Will be available at £2 additional cost (early bird pricing available online :-)

Online entries open until 12:00 Saturday 25th July.

Although the car park looks big it gets very busy so please car share where ever possible and park considerately (there is limited space)

Numbers will be collected on the day from the discovery centre. Please allow plenty of time for parking, getting to the Centre and number collection.

There are no changing facilties at the Centre, but there are toilets inside.

The Centre sells a range of Essex Wildlife Trust gifts and momentos, hot and cold drinks, hot and cold snacks, ice creams and sweets. 

The Essex Wildlife Trust Langdon Nature Discovery Park is is offering the opportunity to run around the challenging paths and trails that make up part of Langdon Hills. This will raise funds for EWT and the charity supported by Phoenix Striders (Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and The Finish Line Fund).

Charities supported by this event:

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed  to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. They manage nature reserves and discovery parks across the county. https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/thameside 

Brighter Outcomes for Special People (BOSP) - BOSP improves the lives of children and young adults with complex disabilities or life-limiting conditions, and their families, by providing high-quality, fun, educational activities, support and respite care.                                                                                         BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People, Pitsea, Basildon