Running Challenges

Take on a range of fun and challenging running experiences! 👟

Interested in any of the events below? Just email supportus@acornvillages.com and we’ll help you get signed up! 👏

Great North Run

60,000 incredible participants run from the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields each year to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter their experience or ability.

Tough Mudder & Spartan Races UK

Whether you’re looking for a 5K mud run or a 24 hour challenge, you’ll find what you’re looking for with Tough Mudder. Find out more here. Train for what matters - find the race that makes you earn every step with Spartan Races UK.

Colchester Half Marathon

Starting and finishing at the JobServe Community Stadium - the route will take you past some of Colchester's iconic landmarks!

Southend Rudolph Run

calendar_month 14/12/2025

location_on Southend-on-Sea

This immensely popular, festive event is a flat and fast seasonal 5 mile run along the Promenade, along an accurately measured course. There are festive sweet treats on offer plus, of course, the famous mince pie welcome will be waiting for you at the finish. Suitable for experienced runners and beginners alike, this race enjoys joyous support and camaraderie among the runners.

Christmas Canter (December 2025)

calendar_month 20/12/2025

location_on Bury St Edmunds

What better way to finish the year with a Christmas event in the beautiful Bury St Edmunds. Your race, your pace, your distance. Choose from distances – 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra!

Marathons

calendar_month 26/04/2026

location_on London

Looking for the an ultra running challenge? Take on a Marathon for Acorn Village! Or why not take part in the TCS London Marathon MyWay? Whether you want to amble along country lanes or power over hills, the TCS London Marathon MyWay is your chance to complete 26.2 miles however and wherever you wish on Marathon Day.

Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K

calendar_month 17/05/2026

The Colchester Stampede 10k presented by Larking Gowen event has a route like no other and one you wont want to miss out on. The race will start in the heart of the Zoo with animals either side of you as you set off. The course will run through the Zoo before heading out onto the surrounding closed roads before finishing back inside the Zoo!