Challenge Running was started by Lindley Chambers in 2011 with one race, the Stort30.

After running several races including some Ultra’s he decided to set up some local races, Essex was short of organised trail races at that time.

This grew over several years until now when there are 6 races and we now provide First Aid and consultant services for events via our sister company Challenge First Aid Ltd we also do expedition leading all over the world.

In 2015 Lindley retired from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and started work full time for Challenge Running.

Our aim is to provide quality low key challenges for all abilities that are good value for money with great support and organisation whilst offering everything from entry level Ultras like our Stort30 to Extreme challenges like the Thames Ring 250.