Taking place on June 8, 2025, the Southend Half Marathon is a renowned event in Southend-on-Sea, UK, offering a flat and scenic 13.1-mile course along the Thames Estuary. The race begins and ends at East Beach, Shoeburyness, and features a two-lap route through The Garrison and along Southend seafront. Wheelchair athletes are welcome. Now in its 29th year, the marathon has raised over £1.5 million for Havens Hospices, providing care for individuals with incurable conditions and their families.
Race
Half Marathon
The Southend Half Marathon, organized by the Havens Hospices, is set for June 8, 2025, offering runners a scenic coastal route through the vibrant town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This event combines the challenge of a half marathon with the beauty of the seaside, making it a popular race for both local and visiting runners.
Weather based on historical averages. Route data provided by Strava, based on last year's race.
FAQs
What is the Southend Half Marathon?
How long is the Southend Half Marathon?
Where does the Southend Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Southend Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Southend Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southend Half Marathon?
The Southend Half Marathon, organized by the Havens Hospices, is set for June 8, 2025, offering runners a scenic coastal route through the vibrant town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This event combines the challenge of a half marathon with the beauty of the seaside, making it a popular race for both local and visiting runners.
The Southend Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Southend Half Marathon takes place in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK.
The Southend Half Marathon elevation gain is 49 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Southend Half Marathon?
The Southend Half Marathon, organized by the Havens Hospices, is set for June 8, 2025, offering runners a scenic coastal route through the vibrant town of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This event combines the challenge of a half marathon with the beauty of the seaside, making it a popular race for both local and visiting runners.
How long is the Southend Half Marathon?
The Southend Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Southend Half Marathon take place?
The Southend Half Marathon takes place in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Southend Half Marathon?
The Southend Half Marathon elevation gain is 49 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Southend Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Southend Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Coastal
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