H&T Running: Remembrance Sunday 2026

Join Hare & Tortoise Running Ltd for an unforgettable Remembrance Sunday event on November 8th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Brightlingsea, Essex. This unique race experience features an undulating, traffic-free looped trail course, perfect for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose to run a half marathon, full marathon, or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour time limit, with each loop measuring 10.54 km (6.55 miles). The event will honor our military personnel with an 11 am silence during the race, complemented by the moving sounds of the Last Post and Reveille played live. With ample parking available along Promenade Way and facilities close by, including accessible toilets and aid stations at the end of every lap, this event promises a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. Runners are encouraged to bring their own cups or flasks, as this is a cupless event aimed at reducing waste. Celebrate your achievements with a bespoke medal and enjoy the vibrant community of Brightlingsea, known for its charming historical buildings and stunning coastal views. Don’t miss out on this inspiring day of camaraderie, remembrance, and running!

Join us on the 8th of November 2026 for a truly memorable Remembrance Sunday event with a unique atmosphere. We will have an 11 am silence within the race itself and it would be great to have the entire field respecting this and taking a slight breather to remember those military personnel who have given their lives over the years in service to our great country. As we did in the previous 8 years, we will have the Last Post  and Reveille played live before the event starts with 2mins silence between.  THE COURSE The undulating, traffic-free, looped trail course, will give you the opportunity to run a trauil marathon or as many or few laps as you wish, within the time limit of 6 hours. The loops will be 10.54km/6.55m in distance and so you will need to complete 2 laps for a half marathon, 4 laps to cover full marathon distance, and then if you choose to continue, the clock will be your only limiting factor!  AID STATION This is a Cupless event - you will need to provide your own cup/flask/bottle for drinks. We will have speedcups for sale at registration on the day or you can order when you enter the event.  With an aid station at the end of every lap and at approx 5km, you will have the ability to fuel yourself without having to carry everything you might need. You may leave a bag with your specific requirements at the aid station, for you to raid as you see fit! Alternatively, there will be flapjacks, sweet things, fruit, and nuts, and also water and squash, should you feel like a change!  An opportunity to run on a fast, lapped course, without the need to carry your usual ‘clobber’ and with a sought after, unique, bespoke medal, this promises to be a fantastic event for runners of all abilities.  UKA Affiliated Member & Race Permit issued by TRA and a 100 Club qualifying event. RUN ROUTE Run Route & Aid Station The race will start outside The Batemans Tower Café, Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Essex. CO7 0HH.  PARKING There is ample parking on the roadside along Promenade Way, but also in public car parks located on Promenade Way.  http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/car-parks/promenade-way-brightlingsea  http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/car-parks/western-promenade-grass-car-park-brightlingsea TOILETS Toilets are located near Bateman’s Café on the West Promenade, in the car park at the end of Promenade Way. These will be accessible, before, during, and after the race.  Please view our Terms and Conditions before registering for any event. OTHER USERS AND LITTER Please be mindful of other users of the promenade area and park responsibly. There will be no excuse for littering given the ability to dispose of any unwanted rubbish at the end of every lap in the bins provided. We would like to continue to return to this venue regularly and constant littering might make this difficult.  Brightlingsea is a small historical sailing town with much to offer the day visitor or as a base to explore the surrounding towns and countryside. http://www.brightlingsea-town.co.uk  Today Brightlingsea is a thriving town with many interesting old buildings set amongst a town centre of friendly mainly independent shops. The narrow streets lead down to the Town Hard where you can spend some leisurely time to watch the comings and goings, see families enjoying crabbing from the town jetty or disembarking from the ferry or visiting yachts.  From the Town Hard, you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade lined with colorful beach huts, past the open-air swimming pool to Batemans Tower where you will find a café, children’s playground, skateboard park and the start of your next challenge!