Hockley Trail Runners is a mixed-ability trail running club formed in 2016, focused on exploring local trails and off-road routes in the Hockley area of Essex. It is open to runners of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced runners, with groups arranged to suit different levels. Weekly runs are led on local trails, alongside dedicated training groups for members preparing for specific events.
The club runs three weekly sessions: Wednesday evening (meet 19:15 for a 19:30 start), Sunday morning (meet 08:45 for a 09:00 start) and Tuesday evening effort sessions at 19:00. It also offers race training groups for events such as the Benfleet 15, Grizzly 20, London Marathon and Stort 30, group training plans, running workshops, a cross country league and an annual Couch to 5k course for beginners. The club is affiliated to UK Athletics (reg. 7692961). Membership for 2026–2027 opens 1 March 2026 and runs 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027: Standard is £17 a year (for those already affiliated elsewhere, including Facebook group access, led trail runs, race training groups, training plans, workshops and cross country league), and Affiliated is £40 a year, adding 1-to-1 coaching support, bespoke training plans and UK Athletics affiliation with myAthletics portal access. Payments are handled through SI Entries. Newcomers can attend a few runs free before joining, and transfers of affiliation from another club are possible (a transfer guide is available to download). Contact is via the website contact page or the club's Facebook page. Club kit and t-shirts are ordered through the online shop. England Athletics affiliated club.
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