The Mayflower Trail Challenge

The Mayflower Trail Challenge is held over a 13.1 mile route along the stunning scenery of the Essex Way, starting at The Harwich Low Lighthouse, CO12 3NJ and finishing at Mistley Rugby Club at Furze Hill in Mistley, CO11 1HS. The event is open to Runners, Walkers or Joggers and we even welcome dogs. YOUR CHALLENGE YOUR WAY! Runners will be chip timed and a bag facility will be available. The route has regular water stations, yellow direction and mileage signs and marshalls at road junctions for competitors safety. All entrants will receive a medal. A mini bus will be available to transfer entrants to Manningtree Station or Manningtree Town from the finish. The event is a charity fundraiser organised by Manningtree Rotary with all profits going to the Local charities and International causes we support throughout the year. Charity No: 1019980