County Marathon

Between: 26th September 2025 - 28th September 2025 Location: Parkwood Campsite, South Downs Sections: Explorers, Network, Leaders and Volunteers

Are you ready for an invigorating and demanding challenge? The County Marathon is just around the corner, and it’s time to rally your team of 4-7 members for this physically demanding yet thrilling event!

Dates: 26th – 28th September 2025

NEW VENUE: Parkwood Campsite South Downs
Cost: £40 per head

Participant Booking

Staff Bookings

We have exciting categories for everyone:
• Explorer Scout Assisted: For teams needing a bit of guidance from a leader.
• Explorer Scout Novice: For those new to the County Marathon.
• Explorer Scout Experienced: For our seasoned Explorers.
• Network Assisted: For teams needing a bit of guidance from an experienced  leader
• Network Novice: For Network Scouts diving into the adventure for the first time.
• Network Experienced: For Network Scouts who’ve been here, done that.
• Leader Assisted: For teams needing a bit of guidance from an experienced  leader
• Leader Novice: For leaders looking for their first taste of the marathon.
• Leader Experienced: For leaders who know the ropes.

New for this year we have added Assisted teams for Leaders and Network and up the team size to a maximum of 7

If your team has the experience and determination, the Experienced category is calling your name! Teams with three or more members who have completed at least two County Marathons in the past must register as Experienced.
For those needing a bit more support, we’ve created an Assisted category for Explorers. A leader will accompany your team, offering as much or as little help as you need.

Closing Date for Registration: 21st September 2025

Contact marathon@essexscouts.org.uk  with any questions etc..

Parkwood Campsite, South Downs

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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