No. of days 1 day
Distance 50 / 30 mi
Ascent gain 188 / 109 m
Accom. no
Food yes
Join us while we raise vital funds for children's cancer charity, Gold Geese, and challenge yourself to run or walk either 30 or 50 miles along the Essex Riviera!
Organised by c2c, all monies raised from entry fees and donations will go directly to Gold Geese, supporting them in their invaluable work for children and their families dealing with the emotional, physical and financial devastation of childhood cancer.
The 50-mile route will start at Upminster station and the 30-mile route will begin in Tilbury. The route will follow along the Thames going east, utilising the London Loop and England Coast National Trails. The going underfoot is mainly tarmac with some hard trails in sections. The scenery is a mixture of urban, marsh land and river bank, with some amazing views of this part of the Thames and Greater London.
Everyone taking part will also receive free travel on the c2c route to and from the race.
The video below is from c2c's 2024 event.
We are delighted to support SheRACES and commit to providing a great experience for female participants. Find out more
Included
- A fully recced and marked route
- Full medical cover throughout
- A quality metal finishers medal
- Checkpoint food and water at regular intervals
- Free tea, coffee and cake at the finish
- Prizes and trophies for overall and category winners
- A great atmosphere and a fun but challenging day out
- Action photos en-route, free to download
Route
The start location for the 50 mile route will be at Upminster Station, RM14 2TD, and for those opting for the 30 mile route, the start will be at Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury RM18 7QB.
Make your way to the start points above where you can register and pick up your timing GPS tracker before starting. Any baggage to be transported to the finish can be dropped off at registration in the vehicles provided.
The finish for both routes will be at Thorpe Bay Station.
There are plenty of public toilets on both routes. There are toilets at the start, finish and all checkpoints except CP1 on the 50 mile route.
Showing route for:
Start
Route
Checkpoints
#1 Riverside Car Park, Rainham Marshes RM13 9YQ ///pages.energetic.dive Grid ref: TQ 516 800
#2 Grays Train Station, Station Approach RM17 6NQ ///pints.void.comet Grid ref: TQ 613 777
#3 Lansdowne Primary School, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury RM18 7QB ///softly.salads.prompting Grid ref: TQ 639 763
#4 Coalhouse Fort, Princess Margaret Rd, Tilbury RM18 8PB ///curving.transit.snows Grid ref: TQ 689 768
#5 Gardner Hall, Wharf Road, Fobbing SS17 9JH ///hers.toned.member Grid ref: TQ 718 838
#6 Pitsea Station, Station Approach, Pittsea SS16 4UD ///reform.useful.mile Grid ref: TQ 738 875
#7 Benfleet Station, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 1NF Grid ref: TQ 777 858
#8 Leigh-on-Sea NCP Station Car Park, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ET Grid ref: TQ 832 857
Route
Checkpoints
#1 Coalhouse Fort, Princess Margaret Rd, Tilbury RM18 8PB ///curving.transit.snows Grid ref: TQ 689 768
#2 Gardner Hall, Wharf Road, Fobbing SS17 9JH ///hers.toned.member Grid ref: TQ 718 838
#3 Pitsea Station, Station Approach, Pittsea SS16 4UD ///reform.useful.mile Grid ref: TQ 738 875
#4 Benfleet Station, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 1NF Grid ref: TQ 777 858
#5 Leigh-on-Sea NCP Station Car Park, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2ET Grid ref: TQ 832 857
Schedule
06:00
Registration opens at Upminster Station for 50 mile route
07:00
50 mile route starts
08:00
Registration opens at Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury for 30 mile route
09:00
30 mile route starts
14:00
Finishers start arriving and prize givings
23:00
Last finishers expected
Pricing
Very early bird - 50 miles
£70
until 31st December 2024
Very early bird - 30 miles
£55
until 31st December 2024
Early bird - 50 miles
£80
from 1st January 2025
Early bird - 30 miles
£65
from 1st January 2025
Standard entry - 50 miles
£95
from 1st April 2025
Standard entry - 30 miles
£75
from 1st April 2025
Late entry - 50 miles
£105
from 14th August 2025
Late entry - 30 miles
£85
from 14th August 2025
All money raised will go to charity.
Please note: a 2.5% service charge, levied by the registration software, will be added to your total. We are using a new entry system that takes payment through the secure system Stripe. No payment information is retained by Extreme Energy, or our entry system tool.
Email us on info@xnrg.co.uk if you have any questions about your options.
If for some reason you are not able to make the event you have entered the XNRG refund policy is that we will give you 70% refund of your entry fee up to 1 month before the start date of the event. You also have the option to donate your entry fee to the charity. All entry fee money goes directly to the charity.
After this time we are sorry there will be no refunds. Refunds will be to your booking credit card.
Race-day Preparation
Kit List
The only compulsory kit is a fully charged mobile phone and a minimum 500ml of water, but it's worth taking a look at our recommended kit list.
Other equipment may be made compulsory by the race director depending on the weather.
Medical
The event is supported by a Course Manager and a fully qualified medical crew will be in attendance. We strongly recommend taking a moment to read our medical page before booking.
FAQ
We've answered a range of common questions in our FAQ. For other questions, say hello on info@xnrg.co.uk.
Registration
Please register and pick up your timing chip from:
50 mile entrants
Getting there
Make your way to Upminster for the 50 mile start or to Lansdowne Primary School, Tilbury for the 30 mile start where you can register and pick up your timing GPS tracker before starting. Race numbers will be sent out at least 1 week ahead of the event. You will be able to travel free on c2c trains on race day by showing your race number at the ticket gate.
We recommend checking train times and any train changes on the c2c website to help plan your travel to the start and back from the finish - https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/
More Information
As with all our events, we'll take care of everything so you can focus on walking, running or jogging the trail. Free photos, changing facilities, and plenty of tea and cake are all included.
Entries
Entries will close one week before the event (or when full). A waitlist option will be available if the event becomes fully booked. The minimum age for entry is 18, and all participants must be at least 18 on race day to compete.
Navigation and Support
The event is supported by a course manager to maintain event safety and a fully qualified medical crew will be in attendance throughout.
Aid stations
There will be checkpoints at regular intervals with water and food - 8 for the 50 mile and 5 for the 30 mile course. Please bring your own cups.
Due to the risk of cross contamination, we cannot provide checkpoint food to suit all dietary requirements. If you require special food or snacks to suit any allergies or vegetarian/vegan diets, can you please bring your own. Put them in containers, marked with your name and checkpoint number and give them to the checkpoint teams at the start of the race.
Gold Geese
Founded by Katie Southgate in 2018 following her own daughter's battle with cancer, Gold Geese is a small, local charity that provides practical and emotional support to families of children and young people fighting cancer in South East Essex. Everyone’s experience of cancer is so different, Gold Geese aim to provide support that is tailored to each family.
The event is taking place in the middle of September to support Gold Geese's annual Go Gold campaign, which takes place during Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Gold Geese receive no Government funding and rely on community fundraising events like this so they can be there for every local family fighting childhood cancer and give a little light and joy during such a tough time.
Route History and Landmarks
Want to know more about the history on the route and landmarks you may encounter along the way?
From the start to the finish line, here's what you need to know!
Upminster
Upminster Windmill, a historic gem, has stood tall since 1803.
Did you know: The speed of sound was first calculated by Reverend William Derham at the Church of St Laurence.
Explore nature at its finest at the Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Marshes SSSI, the largest freshwater marsh in Greater London.
Discover history at Hornchurch Country Park, once the site of the WW1 RFC Suttons Farm and WW2 RAF Hornchurch. RFC Suttons Farm is renowned as the base from which Lieutenant Leefe-Robinson VC took off to shoot down the first airship over land, while RAF Hornchurch played a pivotal role during the Battle of Britain, with numerous famous pilot aces launching from its runways.
Tilbury
The Port of Tilbury stands as London's primary port and the UK's top hub for paper imports.
Historically significant, Tilbury welcomed many immigrants, including a large group of West Indians aboard the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948.
In 1995, the Port of Tilbury group reopened the cruise passenger landing stage, now known as the London Cruise Terminal.
Tilbury Fort, originally constructed by Henry VIII to shield London from French attacks, played crucial roles in the Napoleonic Wars and World War I. Today, under English Heritage, it is celebrated as one of the finest 17th-century bastions.
Notably, Tilbury is where Elizabeth I delivered her iconic ‘Speech to the Troops,’ rallying them against the Spanish Armada in August 1588 - If you'd like to find out more about Royal Landmarks across South Essex click here!
Southend
Originally a quaint fishing village, Southend saw a transformation in 1794 with the construction of the Royal Hotel and Terrace, making it an accessible getaway thanks to carriages from London.
The town truly flourished in the 19th Century with the arrival of the railway, enhancing connections with the capital.
The iconic Southend Pier, which stretches 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary, opened its original wooden structure in 1830 and now holds the title of the longest pleasure pier in the world.
And of course.. We couldn't forget to mention the Top 10 Fish and Chips Shops in Southend for your post Ultra meal!
There's plenty more sights to see on the route, we'd love to know what you spot along the way...
We can't wait to see you there! Questions?
For questions about fundraising for Gold Geese, please email hello@goldgeese.org
For any other questions please email info@xnrg.co.uk
