
Running Wild 2026
About the event
Thank you to everybody that took part in Running Wild 2025!
We will be returning on Saturday 11 July 2026 - further details will be posted here shortly. In the meantime, if you would like to register your interest, please email fundraise@essexwt.org.uk and we'll let you know when registration opens.
Are you ready to Run Wild for wildlife? Suitable for all abilities and open to ages 13+ , this is the ultimate challenge to take on with friends, family, colleagues, teammates – or come along and meet new people!
When: From 10am, Saturday 11 July
Where: Wild Forest, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
What: A 5K packed full of obstacles, water, climbing, sliding – and lots of mud!
Registration fee: TBC
Fundraising pledge: £100
Held at the award-winning Nuclear Races site, Running Wild is a 5K muddy obstacle course that everyone can take part in. Climb over, crawl through and jump across some crazy obstacles, before finishing in style with the famous 20-foot Deathslide into a lake!
Participants will receive:
- A place in Running Wild 2026
- A Running Wild medal
- Free post-race hot drink
- Free onsite parking
- A post-race shower
- A digital fundraising guide
By fundraising for Essex Wildlife Trust, you will be doing something amazing for the wildlife and wild places of Essex. You will be helping us create a brighter, wilder future.
Before you register to take part please read our:
On your marks… get set… MUD!
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“SO MUCH FUN! A real team-building, feel good event, for all abilities, whilst raising money for a great cause! What's not to like?!!”
