Motorcycle Run & Whirlybirds Family Fun Day 2026

Join us for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run and Whirly Birds Family Fun Day – an exciting day packed with bikes, live entertainment, family activities, food, and community spirit, all in support of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance!

Whether you're a motorcycle enthusiast, bringing the family for a great day out, or simply supporting a fantastic cause, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🏍️ A New Route for 2026

This year’s 24-mile Motorcycle Run will feature a brand-new route, giving riders a fresh experience through the Essex countryside while continuing to support the lifesaving work of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.

Designed to be enjoyable for riders of all experience levels, the updated route promises great roads, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to ride alongside hundreds of fellow supporters for an incredible cause.

🏍️ Ride with a Purpose

The Motorcycle Run brings together bikers from across the region for a memorable ride in support of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, helping raise vital funds for the charity’s lifesaving work across Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

Every mile ridden and every ticket purchased helps the charity continue delivering advanced pre-hospital emergency care when every second counts.

👕Event Merch

Our limited edition event t-shirt is available now! 

Pre order for dispatch in August.

🎉 Whirly Birds Family Fun Day

Following the ride, riders, families and visitors can enjoy the Whirly Birds Family Fun Day – a vibrant festival atmosphere with entertainment and attractions for all ages.

🌟 What’s On:

• Live music and entertainment throughout the day
• Motorcycle displays and visiting bike clubs
• Food stalls with plenty of choice and a full bar
• Trade stands, gifts, crafts and local businesses
• Children’s entertainment and family activities
• Charity stalls and fundraising attractions
• A fun and welcoming atmosphere for bikers and non-bikers alike

📅 When:

Sunday 6th September 2026

🏍️ Motorcycle Run: North Weald Airfield, CM16 6HR
Arrivals from 8am | Departure from 10am

🎪 Whirly Birds Family Fun Day: Kings Farm, Chelmsford, CM1 3PJ
Open from 10am till 4pm

Come together for an unforgettable day of motorcycles, music, family fun and fundraising while supporting the lifesaving work of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.

🚁 Supporting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is a charity providing a 24/7 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, delivering Critical Care Paramedics and Pre Hospital Care Doctors across Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas, bringing the emergency room directly to the patient when they need it most.

Alongside our core emergency response, we provide vital patient and family aftercare services, supporting patients in their recovery and offering bereavement support to loved ones. We also deliver transformational community and CPR education initiatives, and lead pioneering medical research and clinical trials to improve patient outcomes both regionally and beyond.

With no government or lottery funding, we rely entirely on the support of our communities to keep our service running.

Your support at this event helps ensure the charity can continue bringing expert emergency care directly to patients when they need it most.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Children under 5 attend the Family Fun Day free when accompanied by an adult.
• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
• Riders must hold a full valid motorcycle licence where applicable.
• The Motorcycle Run is for motorbikes only.

Join us for an incredible community event filled with bikes, music, food, entertainment and family fun – all for a lifesaving cause.