Livewell Bocking and Blackwater 3k Fun Run

26/07/2026

The good folk at PROMISE OF HOPE have updated our wall of fame with yesterday's trophy winners. One of the things I love most about our little event is the fact that it keeps the memory of Scott and his work in our community in our minds. Scott was a supporter of this event from year one and it is a privilege to honour him and Martyn with these awards.

25/07/2026

And that is a wrap for another year. Thank You to everyone that came along and ran today, we had 67 finishers, 97 were signed up but unfortunately 30 didn't show.

We managed to raise in excess of £70 for SANDS ....thank you to those who donated 👏

It wouldn't be possible to put on this event without our Hi-Viz hero's who give up their free time at the weekend. A special mention to the following:

*Huseyin Enver for the great warm-up
*Jacqueline Kelly for organising the volunteers and set-up.
*Michael Eldred for another year of great photos
*Joby and everyone at BDC
*Sid for the Ice Cream van
*Anthony Perkins for funding the finishers Ice Creams
*Buddy the Buddy Braintree Boar for his energy
*Team Scott, you guys know who you are and how much I value you.
*Beyondes for the Spring Rolls
*Brenna for the Cakes
*And finally my wife, Holly who lives with me, often reluctantly..... if there had been medals this year she would have earnt one.

Have a great Summer everyone 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

SHALL WE DO IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR ?

25/07/2026

25/07/2026

Here are your results for today's event. I am off to the pub for a well deserved pint but I will share photos and thanks later this evening with you all

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE

Race results: BB3K 2026 @ Braintree, United Kingdom. Saturday, July 25, 2026 13:59 (GMT+1)

25/07/2026

GOOD MORNING

Happy Run Day everyone.

It is going to be a HOT one so please be sensible out there, bring along some water and most importantly, have FUN.

SEE YOU ALL THIS AFTERNOON

23/07/2026

You will all have received your 'Final Instructions' this evening via e-mail. In case you are unable to access them they are also below ⬇️

Thank you for signing up for the 2026 edition of the BB3K.

The event takes place this Saturday 25th July 2026. The start is at the bottom of Vernon Way on the Fairview Estate (CM79TU).There is absolutely NO parking in Vernon Way, this is crucial to the future of the event. Please attend the event on foot but if you are driving please park at Marks Farm Tesco (CM778AA) and walk 10 minutes downhill on the pleasant cycle path to the start.

The Fun Run starts at 2pm, there will be a Warm-Up before the start at 13.50 and a race briefing at 13.55

Your numbers will be available to collect from 1pm at the start, safety pins will be provided. Please arrive by 1.30 at the latest so we are able to process everyone in good time ready for the start.

IMPORTANT

This is a FUN RUN, please bear that in mind when you are on the course, some participants will be children and this year we are allowing 5 to 11 year olds to run unsupervised, bear this in mind and give them room.

We do not have priority over other park users, dog walkers etc, please be courteous and mindful of these people who use the park all year round.

It is a 2 lap course with Yellow Signage and plenty of marshalls, on your second lap you will be directed towards the finish. You are very welcome to walk the course, we are no hurry to pack up, take your time if you want.

The weather will be HOT! be sensible! It's not a race so consider just jogging or walking and admiring the views, wear a hat, apply sun cream and bring water. If at any point you feel ill make a Marshall aware and we will attend to you.

At the finish make sure your race number is visible to the volunteers as you pass, there will be a bottle of water and an ice cream for every finisher.

There will also be Spring Rolls, cookies, cup cakes and Brownies available on the day, these are free but please make a donation to our chosen charity ( SANDS )

The results will be processed very quickly after the last finisher and will be posted onto Facebook.

We have a photographer on the day who will post up photos of all runners onto Facebook, if you DO NOT want to have your photo taken please let us know at the start area so we can mark your number in advance.

Finally, we have 25 volunteers making this free event possible, please thank them as you go round, it will make their day.

23/07/2026

Registration closes at 18.00 this evening so we can finalise the start list. Unfortunately we will be unable to accept any 'on the day' entries.

It would be appreciated if anyone now unable to attend on Saturday would let us know so we can ensure the entry list on the day is accurate.

22/07/2026

Many Thanks to Marion and everyone at Tesco Marks Farm who have donated 150 bottles of water to the event again this year
4DAYSTOGO

29/04/2026

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=428935&fbclid=IwdGRjcARl67VjbGNrBGXrrGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpU-5DvttxnXHQksdPW0WBtXeANCQdvvZPA7EQmuNZjN0pMyELJbidwqzO5k_aem_6jhxE6w5MUDLjxMNA2_Wrg

24/04/2026

Entries are live..... looking forward to seeing lots of you down on the reserve again this summer.

HALF FULL ALREADY .......THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 🙏

Event registration: BB3K 2026 @ Braintree, United Kingdom. Saturday, July 25, 2026 14:00 (GMT+1) - Saturday, July 25, 2026 16:00 (GMT+1)