Craig’s events page

01/09/2026

❄️🔥 NEW EVENT ALERT! 🔥❄️

🏃‍♂️ THE WINTER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE 🏃‍♀️

Fancy doing something a little different this December? 👀

We’re excited to launch our brand-new 6-hour running challenge at the stunning Abberton Reservoir near Colchester, in association with Essex Wildlife Trust. 🌳🦆

📅 Winter Solstice
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🔄 5km+ laps
🌲 Beautiful off-road trails
💦 Muddy sections guaranteed! 😂
£24

Run for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours… it’s completely up to you!

How many laps can you complete?

🏃 Marathon distance?
🔥 Ultra distance?
💪 Or simply challenge yourself and see how far you can go?

Every lap brings you back past our FREE, fully stocked feed station to keep you fuelled throughout the day! 🍌🍫🥤

🏅 EVERY RUNNER GETS A MEDAL!

👕 T-shirts and vests will also be available to purchase when you enter.

Bring your friends and family too — the Visitors Centre will be open, with refreshments available to purchase, and they can cheer you on every time you pass!

🌅 One of the shortest days of the year.
🌲 One stunning location.
🏃 One awesome challenge.

So… HOW MANY LAPS WILL YOU DO? 👀🔥

❄️ WINTER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE — COMING THIS DECEMBER! ❄️



Sign up with the link below 👇

WINTER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE Hi Guys, We are very pleased and excited to announce this new totally awesome event. The winter Solstice Challenge. In association with Essex Wildlife Trust, who will be receiving a donation from the proceeds of this event

01/09/2026

🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️ RUNNERS v RIDERS IS BACK! 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Another one of our much-loved Craig’s Events is returning this Boxing Day! 🎅🔥

Our traditional Runners v Riders event is back, taking place on the fantastic army training grounds at Friday Woods, Colchester. 🌲💪

This is proper off-road racing with a difference! Expect muddy trails, challenging terrain, plenty of obstacles to jump over, and water crossings to add to the fun! 💦😅

But the big question is… WHO WILL WIN? 🤔

🏃 The Runners
🆚
🚴 The Riders

It’s a race like no other, packed with fun, mud, obstacles, water and plenty of friendly competition!

🎄 Boxing Day tradition — don’t miss it! 🎄

Get your running shoes, bikes and festive spirit ready… Runners v Riders is coming back! 🙌🔥

RUNNERS V RIDERS BOXING DAY 2026 Runners v Riders is a traditional festive event. The totally awesome event, were runners race cyclists to compete for the Markham Cup. The 1st 6 runners or riders over the finish line will win the cup The event first

01/09/2026

🏃‍♂️🔥 IT’S BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR! 🔥🏃‍♀️

We’re absolutely delighted here at Craig’s Events to announce that Dave Wright’s 15 Mile & 7.5 Mile Road Race is back! 🙌🎉

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and take on a fantastic scenic route using lovely, quiet country roads. 🌳🏃‍♂️

Whether you’re ready to tackle the full 15 miles 💪 or fancy taking on the 7.5-mile race, there’s something for everyone!

This is a brilliant opportunity to get out, enjoy the countryside, challenge yourself and be part of another fantastic Craig’s Events race day. 🤘🙌

🏃 15 MILE ROAD RACE
🏃‍♀️ 7.5 MILE ROAD RACE
🌳 Scenic route
🚗 Quiet roads
🔥 Great atmosphere

Sign up with the link below 👇

Dave Wrights Colchester 15 and 7.5 mile road race Sunday 21stMarch 2027 starting at 9:15am - registration is open from 8:00 am. The 15 mile race consists of 2 laps around the quiet countryside of Essex and surrounding villages of Langham and

24/08/2026

🔥 WHO’S JOINING US FOR BOOTCAMP TOMORROW? 💪🥊

Get yourself down for a cracking workout! 🙌
⏰ 9:30am & 6:30pm
💷 Just £7 per session
💪 Suitable for ALL fitness abilities
📍 Private land in Layer

Different exercises every week, plenty of variety and a great atmosphere — come along, get moving and have some fun! 👊🔥

Who’s in? Drop us a 💪 below!

20/07/2026

Eric was at Sunday’s event and left his stool behind and it’s the one he used for taking awesome free photos of everyone 🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️ if anyone knows where it is please let us know as it has a lot of sentimental value to Eric 

15/07/2026

This isn’t one of my own events, but it’s one I’m more than happy to share with you all.

Most runners will remember Arthur, and he’ll never be forgotten. 💚💜💙

This is your last chance to enter this special event taking place this Sunday. I’ll be helping out by manning one of the water stations, so if you’re taking part, hopefully I’ll see you out on the route!

Good luck to everyone running, and let’s make it a fantastic day in Arthur’s memory. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💙

https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/arthur-whiston-5-mile-13137?fbclid=IwdGRjcATEP4lwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKkY0pUlV3R2p3Sa03e6t1l0BCqlP2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4i3ayOqDfju6YmBOdRWNQMjYec-3byaQcKQV1wKcNA_GP5SFYRM1Spez1cJQ_aem_jHOysLusoHsFhwAEAnHdRA

Colchester Harriers AC is once again running the Arthur Whiston 5 mile race. Celebrating Arthur's memory and also doubling up for 2026 as the Essex County 5 mile road race Sunday 19 July, 09:30 The Garrison Track, Colchester ...

25/06/2026

Here it is! 🥶🏃‍♂️
The link for our Winter Solstice Challenge is now live!
You all loved the Summer Solstice Challenge in the heat… but how will you compare in the cold? ❄️💪

Join us on the shortest day of the year, take on as many 5K laps as you can, and celebrate the return of the longer days!

Who’s up for the challenge? 🔥➡️🥶
Drop your name below and get signed up! 🤘🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

https://www.entrycentral.com/event/130517

22/06/2026

😅 right I am sure I have it now maybe missing one person and did a lot of corrections from good old AI 😆 about 10 of them ,that will teach me to not be smart and trust it without going through it , but in my defence it was after midnight 😴 I am now heading out to get the rest of the signs in the fun never stops 🤣🤘well done again everyone on making it a cracking experience I can honestly say we met some very nice people thanks again Craig 

🏆 Male Podium

🥇 Sam Nisi – 50K (10 laps)
🥈 Tom Regan – 45K (9 laps)
🥉 Adam Napiorkowski – 40K (8 laps)

🏆 Female Podium

🥇 Tia Topple – 45K (9 laps)
🥈 Amy Sturgeon – 45K (9 laps)
🥉 Deborah Hitchin – 40K (8 laps)

Overall Male Female Name Laps Distance Finish Time
1 1 - Sam Nisi 10 50K 20:26
2 - 1 Tia Topple 9 45K 20:38
3 2 - Tom Regan 9 45K 20:50
4 - 2 Amy Sturgeon 9 45K 20:50
5 3 - Adam Napiorkowski 8 40K 20:01
6 4 - Martin Gotham-Payne 8 40K 20:22
7 5 - Austen 8 40K 20:26
8 - 3 Deborah Hitchin 8 40K 20:27
9 6 - Chris Davis 8 40K 20:33
10 - 4 Helen Thurlow 8 40K 20:33
11 - 5 Gemma Gale 8 40K 20:42
12 - 6 Jennifer Flint 8 40K 20:44
13 7 - John S 8 40K 20:46
14 - 7 Mel Houlier 8 40K 20:51
15 - 8 Ashleigh Stevenson 8 40K 20:51
16 8 - Grant Playford 7 35K 20:15
17 9 - Chris Sellers 7 35K 18:15
18 10 - Fraser Kettle 7 35K 18:38
19 11 - Ram 7 35K 20:23
20 12 - Tom Higgins 7 35K 20:30
21 13 - Thomas Sturgeon 6 30K 18:48
22 - 9 Susan McNaly 6 30K 19:00
23 - 10 Simone Gubbins 6 30K 19:15
24 14 - David Green 6 30K 20:01
25 - 11 Julie Sturgeon 6 30K 20:15
26 15 - Nick Thorpe 6 30K 20:30
27 16 - Matthew Jiggins 6 30K 20:38
28 17 - Max Topple 6 30K 20:54
29 18 - Stuart Collett 4 20K 17:25
30 19 - Ollie 4 20K 17:56
31 - 12 Georgia Herbert 4 20K 18:16
32 - 13 Isabel Overton 4 20K 18:16
33 - 14 Phoebe Abbott 4 20K 20:43
34 20 - Richard Sandford 3 15K 17:17
35 - 15 Jackie Kelly 3 15K 17:18
36 - 16 Aileen Dove 3 15K 17:33
37 21 - Sam Halsey

22/06/2026

Off the back of yesterday’s successful Summer Solstice Challenge, I’m now considering a Winter Solstice Challenge based on exactly the same format, taking place on the shortest day of the year.

The idea is simple: start anytime during the event window and see how many laps you can complete before the finish. A great way to embrace the shortest day, get some miles in, and celebrate the fact that longer days are coming! ❄️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Who would be interested in joining us for this new challenge? Let me know in the comments! 👇

💪 Shortest day, long run
🏃 Complete as many laps as you can
🎖 Prizes and bragging rights up for grabs
☀️ Longer days are coming!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❄️🤘💪

21/06/2026