Date: Sunday the 1st of October 2017

Location: Southchurch Park, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 2XB

Event Type and Distance: 10k run

Amenities: Chip timing, closed roads, water stations, medal

Entry Price: From £15

The race sees up to 2,000 participants run from Southchurch Park along the Southend seafront and back again on closed roads. There is also a 3k fun run on offer. The event provides water stations on the route and awards at the finish line. Headphones are strictly forbidden on this course, with anyone caught listening to music being disqualified from the race.

The event is an annual local spectacle, with seasoned athletes and professional runners descending on the flat course to try and hit a personal best time. Previous winners include Paul Whittaker and Adam Hickey, local athletes who are often the competitors to beat.

Sundried will be providing the event competitor goody bags with additional treats from trusted businesses. 

Date: Sunday the 1st of October 2017

Location: Holland Haven Country Park, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 5UB

Event Type and Distance: Off-Road Standard, Sprint, and Super Sprint Triathlon

Amenities: Chip timing, secure transition, paid parking, medals, prizes

Entry Price: From £38

The Clacton Triathlon is in its 18th year and will see athletes compete in aid of the Brain & Spine Foundation; they have raised around £90,000 for the charity so far which is a fantastic effort.

On Saturday there is an off-road Sprint Triathlon and an off-road Super Sprint Triathlon. On Sunday, the event is a Standard (Olympic) Distance Triathlon meaning it consists of a 1500m swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km run.

The swim is an open sea swim starting in waist-deep water. The competitors will swim out and around fixed markers. Full safety cover is provided.

The Standard Distance bike section takes racers around rural and country roads. The Sprint and Super Sprint are 'off road' bike courses. All course directions will be fully displayed en route.

The run will take competitors along the promenade and seafront paths between Holland Haven and Clacton Pier with great views of the beautiful seaside town.

Sundried will be providing all event competitors with goodie bags which also contain additional treats from trusted businesses.