Festive trail Run hosted by MEC Dec 13th

From MEC.

We are lucky that as this latest lock down ends we have been granted a trail permit by the TRA for our annual Christmas Charity trail on Dec 13th starts from 10am. The trails of about 12kish and 8kish  travel through the scenic and undulating countryside surrounding E. Hanningfield, I can assure you’re in for a treat.

This year J Gard and Sons have generously allowed us to use their yard as the venue;  J. Gard & Sons, The Timber Mill, The Tye, E. Hanningfield, CM3 8AA. Huge thanks to them.

The proceeds of our trail will be donated to Alzheimers Charities.

The fee for the trail is £5, cash only, to posted into the collection box at registration. When you finish there will be hygienically sealed festive snacks available in the absence of a pub and pint.

It would be really great if you could let us know if you’re planning to come by emailing   MECentries@yahoo.com although there are of course entries on the day.

COVID related information.

• We will begin letting runners go from 10am.
• Please park in Gards Yard initially, there is additional parking at the village hall if we run out in the yard, please take care on entry as runners may be coming and going. As always please park with the greatest courtesy and consideration for local residents.
• There is portoloo on site for emergency use only.
• Maintain 2m social distancing from other runners at all times unless you are part of their bubble.
• If you have a running buddy system or are running as a household group please arrange to meet up and register in that group.
• There will will be a grid system start and groups of no more than 6 will be let go at 5 min intervals.
• Please allow plenty of space for other footpath users when on the trails and be courteous to other path users and animals you may encounter.
• Please be patient as all the requirements may result in a longer wait to get going than usual.