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Stage 12 - Blackmore to Thorndon Park
| Day | Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 08:00 | Blackmore | CM4 0RN | |
| Finish | 09:57* | Thorndon Park | CM13 3RZ | |
| Day 2 begins with a rural Essex stage, following St Peter’s Way and field paths through Beggar Hill, Mountnessing and Hutton. The route is largely oncountryside lanes before entering Thorndon Park. | ||||
| Difficulty † | 6 | |||
| Distance | 10.75 miles | |||
| Map | Download Route Map | |||
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| Results | 2026 Results | |||
Running Route
Start Detail - Blackmore (CM4 0RN)
| Postcode | CM4 0RN |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish is in Church Street. Start (Sunday morning) is by the Green |
| Parking | OK. Park considerately around the green and on roadsides |
| Toilets | RESTRICTED. Toilets in pubs for customers. None on Sunday morning – go before. |
| Hospital | Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, Chelmsford CM1 7ET |
Finish Detail - Thorndon Park (CM13 3RZ)
| Postcode | CM13 3RZ |
|---|---|
| Notes | Finish/Start is on the road by the car park |
| Parking | GOOD. Plenty of (paid) parking at the Countryside Centre |
| Toilets | GOOD. Toilets in the centre |
| Hospital | Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford RM7 0AG |
Driving directions
Google maps driving directions are only a guide. Please check notes on driving directions before embarking in your journey. The postcodes provided on your GPS are not always accurate.
Route Overview Video
Fastest Times
Blackmore - Thorndon Park
Men
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Men | 10.90 | Richard Phillips | 2011 | 00:59:36 | Serpentine |
| V35 Men | 10.90 | Andrew Reeves | 2015 | 01:02:38 | Serpentine |
| V45 Men | 10.90 | Ben Reynolds | 2018 | 01:05:23 | Thames Hare & Hounds |
| V55 Men | 10.75 | Dave Dixon | 2024 | 01:14:30 | British Airways AC |
| V55 Men | 10.90 | Graham Shaw | 2010 | 01:18:33 | Elmbridge RRC |
| V65 Men | 10.75 | Mike Dennison | 2026 | 01:22:00 | British Airways AC |
| V65 Men | 10.90 | Brian Bennett | 2005 | 01:24:59 | British Airways AC |
Women
| Category | Distance | Runner | Year | Time | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V35 Women | 10.90 | Teresa Gaillard De Laubenque | 2010 | 01:08:39 | Dulwich Runners |
| V45 Women | 10.75 | Sarah Winter | 2024 | 01:15:33 | Stragglers |
| V45 Women | 10.90 | Ange Norris | 2016 | 01:17:26 | Dulwich Runners |
| V55 Women | 10.90 | Jane Davies | 2007 | 01:21:37 | Elmbridge RRC |
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Course overview | summary table
* - Finish time denotes stage cut-off time. Most runners will finish before this time. If you are outside this time (or you miss the stage), we will record your time as the cutoff time. You are welcome to finish your stage and your result will be included. If you miss or fail to complete a stage, we will also record your team result with the cutoff, but your team will not be eligible for team prizes unless you have completed every stage.
† - Each stage is given a difficulty rating between 1 and 10 (with 10 being most difficult). The four mountain stages (4, 5, 16, 19) are the toughest and times in these count towards the Kings and Queens Of The Mountains awards.