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WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE DUNTON RACES & A BRAND NEW 5K 

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

Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

We have 3 exciting options to choose from:

Starting at 10:00am 5 miler (Min Age 16), 10:10am 5k - (Min Age 12) and 11:30 for the Kiddies Race (Min Age 2)

Check-in for the first two races 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 20th September.

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 

Finish Line Fund (FLF) – Registered Charity No: 1179170
The charity was formed upon the death of a Flyers Southend runner Nick Palmer in the Southend Half Marathon 2014. They wanted to mark his passing and creating a legacy of benefit to the local sporting public across East Essex sports.

Finish Line Fund

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) - Registered Charity No: 1108989                                                      Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, unlike NHS emergency services, is a charity. The free life-saving service is provided 24/7 by helicopters and by rapid response vehicles. Each critical care team consists of a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor and a critical care paramedic. They can be rushed to the scene with life-saving support equipment to deliver advanced clinical care, usually only available in the hospital emergency department. Once stabilised, the patient will be conveyed to the most appropriate hospital by air or land.

About EHAAT | Your Life-Saving Charity in Essex & Herts

Dunton Demon 5 (miler)

WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE DUNTON DEMON 5 Miler - 10.00am, 21st September 2025 

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

Online entries open until 12:00 Saturday 20th September.

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).

Starting at 10:00am, the 5 mile trail goes up towards Westley Heights and  back around the many trails and paths that lead to a circuit of the lake and then returning on a different route climbing again towards the upper levels of the Plotlands before descending down Third Avenue to the finish.  All entrants will receive a medal and a chance to purchase refreshments from the centre. 

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.

Confirmation of entry and full details of parking and transport will be sent to you by email (if supplied) to the email address provided on the entry form.

Race numbers to be collected on the day from the Discovery Centre, so please arrive early to collect your number.

Prizes will be presented on the day as soon as possible after the race has finished and the results compiled.

Results will be posted on the series website http://www.phoenixstriders.org.uk

This event is licensed by the TRA (Permit- TBA) and run under UKA Rules.

Dunton Demon 5k

WELCOME TO THE BRAND NEW DUNTON DEMON 5k - 10.10am, 21st September 2025

Minimum Age 12

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

Online entries open until 12:00 Saturday 20th September.

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). 

Starting at 10:10am, the 5k trail goes up tothe top of the Plotlands and  back around the many trails and paths that lead to a circuit of the lake and then returning on a different route climbing again towards the upper levels of the Plotlands before descending down Third Avenue to the finish.  All entrants will receive a medal and a chance to purchase refreshments from the centre. 

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.

Confirmation of entry and full details of parking and transport will be sent to you by email (if supplied) to the email address provided on the entry form.

Race numbers to be collected on the day from the Discovery Centre, so please arrive early to collect your number.

Prizes will be presented on the day as soon as possible after the race has finished and the results compiled.

Results will be posted on the series website http://www.phoenixstriders.org.uk

This event is licensed by the TRA (Permit- TBA) and run under UKA Rules.

Dunton Demon 1k and 2k Tinnies Toddle 2025

WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE DUNTON DEMON 5 Races - from 10.00am, 11.30 for Kiddies - 15th September 2025 

ENTRIES ON THE DAY - £5.50 (Cash or Card)

Online entries open until 9pm Friday 13th September.

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

The Tinnies Toddle Waddle will start at around 11.30am and it is a 1k (1 lap) or 2k (2 laps) event for the little ones to enjoy a non competitive run wearing numbers and receiving a medal at the end of their run (whether they finish or not). Parents are encouraged to run with their children (especially the smaller ones) to help with their confidence and avoid them getting anxious. 

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.

Confirmation of entry and full details of parking and transport will be sent to you by email (if supplied) to the email address provided on the entry form.

Race numbers to be collected on the day from the Discovery Centre, so please arrive early to collect your number.

 

Prices

To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up

Dunton Demon 5 (miler)
UntilDiscounted*Standard
19 Sep 2025£17.50£19.50
20 Sep 2025 12:00£19.50£21.50

*Discounted for members of clubs affiliated to any of EA WA SA

Dunton Demon 5k
UntilDiscounted*Standard
19 Sep 2025£15.50£17.50
20 Sep 2025 12:00£17.50£19.50

*Discounted for members of clubs affiliated to any of EA WA SA

Dunton Demon 1k and 2k Tinnies Toddle 2025
UntilPrice
21 Sep 2025 12:00£5.50

Dates and Status

Date: 21 Sep 2025

Status: Open

EventAvailable/TotalClosing Date
Dunton Demon 5 (miler)??/20020 Sep 2025 12:00
Dunton Demon 5k??/20020 Sep 2025 12:00
Dunton Demon 1k and 2k Tinnies Toddle 2025??/10021 Sep 2025 12:00
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Organiser

Ms Nicola Burston

Phoenix Striders Walking and Running Club

07775606919

Langdon Nature Discovery Park Lower Dunton Road Basildon SS16 6EJ