Southend Half Marathon

Lace Up and Celebrate 30 Years of the Southend Half Marathon

Havens Hospices’ Southend Half Marathon event returns to the seafront this summer, marking three decades of the city’s premier running event.

Registration is now open for the race which will be taking place on Sunday 14^th June. After selling out for the past two consecutive years, organisers are urging the community to sign up early to avoid disappointment.

The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes at East Beach, Shoeburyness, offering a fast, flat and traffic-free route along the scenic Thames Estuary coastline – perfect for both first-time half-marathoners and seasoned runners chasing personal bests.

The Southend Half Marathon is a flagship fundraiser for Havens Hospices, which includes Fair Havens and Little Havens, raising an extraordinary £1.6 million for the Essex-based charity over the past three decades. This vital funding has had a direct impact on thousands of families across the community who rely on the hospices’ support during the most difficult moments of their lives.

The local charity, which must raise more than £208,000 each week, provides free specialist care for children, young people and adults living with incurable conditions, helping them to make the most of every day.

This year, runners can make an even greater impact by selecting the ‘Havens Hero’ ticket option. For an additional £16 donation on top of the standard entry fee, participants can cover the cost of half an hour of essential care at the hospices