2026 edition of the ERC Mile.
This is a series of races with people grouped by predicted finishing times.
Please wait for further club communication on this - you will need to sign up via an online form.
This event is for the club members. If you want to invite a guest runner - please get in touch with the committee.
Four trophies will be awarded - fastest runners (male and female) and highest age percentage (male and female).
Meet at Winchmore Hill Green outside Espresso & Co at 7am
Morning Route 8 - Broadwalk & Grovelands Park
Points to remember for club runs;
• The full run briefing is here – please familiarise yourself with this before the sessions. The briefing will not be repeated in full at the start of each run, so it is your responsibility to review this when you sign-up. Matters arising and new hazards will be briefed on the night.
• Look out for each other, and especially avoid runners becoming isolated (including the back marker).
• Risk assessments for each route can be found here
• Dress for the conditions (e.g. high visibility clothing on a night run).
• Have fun, and be safe!
Whitewater Centre & Back | 16.11km / 10.01ml run
Car Park, Forty Hall Trail, Spurs, Green Bridge, Whitewater Centre, Return the same way
https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5283643
Want to do more?: Add a loop to the Wildlife Benches in Lee Valley Park
Want to do less?: Turn back at Cedars Park
Volunteers needed for this race - Course Marshalls
We need 13 Volunteers
NOTE: Registering at this stage is indicative of interest, so please still add your name even if the number needed above is reached
- Expected check-in 5:30-6pm.
- Race start time 7:15pm
- Finish around 8:30-9pm
6km Route
Hazelwood Rec
Hazelwood Rec 3.8Miles/6.08km.
Backmarker- Jane
13km Route
Rectory Farm
Backmarker- Naresh
Meet at Winchmore Hill Green outside Espresso & Co at 7am
Morning Route 4 - Broadwalk & Green Lanes
Points to remember for club runs;
• The full run briefing is here – please familiarise yourself with this before the sessions. The briefing will not be repeated in full at the start of each run, so it is your responsibility to review this when you sign-up. Matters arising and new hazards will be briefed on the night.
• Look out for each other, and especially avoid runners becoming isolated (including the back marker).
• Risk assessments for each route can be found here
• Dress for the conditions (e.g. high visibility clothing on a night run).
• Have fun, and be safe!
An opportunity to run, walk and talk to remember and celebrate the life of our dear Luke.
Meet at Hazelwood for a 7:15pm departure, or meet directly at Firs Wetlands by the table tennis table at 7:30pm
Easy casual laps around Firs Wetlands...1, 2, 3 or more? You choose.
Wear Pink!
Social drinks afterwards at the Little Green Dragon (our new Run the River sponsors).
Meet at Winchmore Hill Green outside Espresso & Co at 7am
Morning Route #9 - Southgate Loop
Points to remember for club runs;
• The full run briefing is here – please familiarise yourself with this before the sessions. The briefing will not be repeated in full at the start of each run, so it is your responsibility to review this when you sign-up. Matters arising and new hazards will be briefed on the night.
• Look out for each other, and especially avoid runners becoming isolated (including the back marker).
• Risk assessments for each route can be found here
• Dress for the conditions (e.g. high visibility clothing on a night run).
• Have fun, and be safe!
A classic 10 mile loop (or turn in Albany Park and use it as an out and back for shorter distance):
SUGGEST TO COME BACK VIA TURKEY BROOK TRAIL THROUGH FORTY HALL RATHER THAN FROM SPURS TO KING & TINKER AS PER THE ROUTE MAP, AS THIS TRAIL IS QUITE OVER GROWN.
River Lea Loop via Albany Park & WW Centre | 15.82km / 9.83ml run
Car Park, Forty Hall Trail, Albany Park, Island Village, North on Lea, Whitewater Centre, Trinity Rd, St Mary's School, Spurs, King & Tinker, Golf Course Trail, Cafe
5km Route
Firs Farm Wetlands
ERC 5km(ish) Route 3 - Firs Wetland Loop.
Backmarker- Andy
9km Route
Pymmes Park
Backmarker- Carol
Meet at Winchmore Hill Green outside Espresso & Co at 7am
Morning Route 5 - Carrs Lane & Bush Hill
Points to remember for club runs;
• The full run briefing is here – please familiarise yourself with this before the sessions. The briefing will not be repeated in full at the start of each run, so it is your responsibility to review this when you sign-up. Matters arising and new hazards will be briefed on the night.
• Look out for each other, and especially avoid runners becoming isolated (including the back marker).
• Risk assessments for each route can be found here
• Dress for the conditions (e.g. high visibility clothing on a night run).
• Have fun, and be safe!
Meet at Winchmore Hill Green outside Espresso & Co at 7am
Morning Route 1 - Grovelands Area
Points to remember for club runs;
• The full run briefing is here – please familiarise yourself with this before the sessions. The briefing will not be repeated in full at the start of each run, so it is your responsibility to review this when you sign-up. Matters arising and new hazards will be briefed on the night.
• Look out for each other, and especially avoid runners becoming isolated (including the back marker).
• Risk assessments for each route can be found here
• Dress for the conditions (e.g. high visibility clothing on a night run).
• Have fun, and be safe!
Fourth race of this season's club internal 5k series will take place at Enfield Town Park.
Gather from 19:15 for the 19:30 start.
Please find more details here.
7km Route
Oakwood Park
Backmarker- Simon
13km Route
East Barnet
Backmarker- James G
6km Route
Hazelwood Rec
Hazelwood Rec 3.8Miles/6.08km.
Backmarker- Andy
9km Route
Broomfield Park
Backmarker- Vivien
5km Route
Grovelands
ERC 5km(ish) Grovelands Park Loop.
Backmarker- Andy
14km Route
Turkey Street
Turkey Street (via Parks & New River).
Backmarker- Victoria
Last race of this season's club internal 5k series will take place at Firs Lane Wetlands.
Gather from 19:00 for the 19:15 start.
Please find more details here.
Want to join the best baggage team in the business at the BIG HALF on 6th September 2026
We need 20 volunteer - more can sign up
NOTE: Registering at this stage is indicative of interest, so please still add your name even if the number needed above is reached
Note - we will ask London Marathon Events to organise a coach to collect us and drop us back at Hazelwood. More details to follow.
5km Route
Faversham Ave
Backmarker- Becky
11km Route
Ladysmith Road
Backmarker- James G
5km Route
Highlands Village
Backmarker- Jane
8km Route
Cherry Tree
Backmarker- Andy
Optional extension with Osidge Hill.
5km Route
The Kangaroo
Backmarker- Andy
10km Route
Clay Hill
Backmarker- Aggie
VITALITY LONDON 10000 - 27th September 2026
We require 10 marshals for baggage duties for this race- members should be back by 2:30pm.
NOTE: Registering at this stage is indicative of interest, so please still add your name even if the number needed above is reached
Start time is indicative and we will confirm nearer the date.
7km Route
Grovelands Winter
Grovelands Park Winter Loop 7km .
Backmarker- Gareth
10km Route
Chicken Shed
Backmarker- Carol
5km Route
Enfield Town Winter
Enfield Town Park Winter 5km .
Backmarker- Andy
10km Route
Fox Lane
Fox Lane - with optional Chine.
Backmarker- James A
SAVE THE DATE
Please save this date in your diary as it's the day of ERC's Run the River 10k!!!! It's a really important event for our club.
As many of you know our ERC volunteers make Run the River an absolutely fantastic community event. Every year we get brilliant feedback from participants about the encouraging supporters along the route and the friendly atmosphere on the day.
To make the magic happen we need at least 70 volunteers so please do save the date. More details on how you can help will be sent out in the summer.
5km Route
Woodbury Ave
Backmarker- James G
9km Route
Boxers Lake
Backmarker- Moody
Optional extension
5km Route
Cheyne Walk Ladders
Backmarker- Toni
9km Route
The Ridgeway
Backmarker- Alex
5km Route
Eversley Cresent
Backmarker- Andy
7.5km Route
Monks Close
Backmarker- Vivien
5km Route
Faversham Ave
Backmarker- Jane
11km Route
Turkey Street
Backmarker- Andy
5km Route
Abbey Road
Backmarker- Andy
9km Route
Old Park View
Backmarker- Simon
6km Route
Hazelwood Lane
Backmarker- Helen
11km Route
Ladysmith Road
Backmarker- Victoria
5km Route
The Fairway
Backmarker- Becky
8km Route
Cherry Tree
Backmarker- Naresh
Optional Extension with Osidge Lane
LOCAL CORE RACE ALERT - your final chance to bag points for the club championship, or perhaps a core race to help you qualify for the ERC London Marathon ballot!
Hatfield 5 miles is a fast and flat road race, starting and finishing at Hertford University Hatfield campus.
Enter here...dont forget to use the discount code ERC15 for 15% off!
5km Route
Enfield Town Winter
Enfield Town Park Winter 5km .
Backmarker- Andy
10km Route
Clay Hill
Backmarker- James A
5km Route
Woodbury Ave
Backmarker- Alex
10km Route
Fox Lane
Fox Lane - with optional Chine.
Backmarker- Andy