On Sunday 14th June, Southend-on-Sea will host a Half Marathon in aid of local charity Havens Hospices, which will mean there will be road closures around the seafront area for a short period of time on that day. This year’s Southend Half Marathon is sponsored by Ipeco.
Each year, the event raises thousands of pounds to help fund the charity’s care in the community and at their two hospices, Fair Havens and Little Havens, supporting local people of all ages living with incurable conditions.
The road closures are as follows:
| Road | Duration of Closure |
| George Street (in its entirety) | From 07.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs |
| Rampart Terrace (in its entirety) | From 07.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs |
| Rampart Street (in its entirety) | From 07.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs |
| High Street, Shoebury (in its entirety) | From 08.45 hrs to 09.30 hrs |
| Smith Street/Campfield Road (High Street to Ness Road) | From 08.45 hrs to 09.45 hrs |
| All roads within the Garrison (except Barge Pier Road), i.e. New Garrison Road, St George’s Lane, The Terraces, Warrior Square Road and Magazine Road (in their entirety) | From 08.45 hrs to 10.00 hrs |
| Ness Road/Shoebury Common Road & Thorpe Esplanade/Eastern Esplanade (From south of Linton Road to Beach Road) | From 08.45 hrs to 12.00 hrs |
| Maplin Way (from Thorpe Esplanade to Church Road) | From 08.45 hrs to 12.00 hrs |
| Church Road (in its entirety) | From 08.45 hrs to 12.00 hrs |
| New Barge Pier Road (south of Magazine Road) | From 08.45 hrs to 12.00 hrs |
Lucy Lock, Community Engagement Manager at Havens Hospices, said, “We are really looking forward to cheering on over 3,000 runners at the Southend Half Marathon this Sunday, at this sell-out event.
“On behalf of Havens Hospices, I would like to thank everyone who supports the Half Marathon: the runners, all their friends and family who come and cheer, the volunteers who give up their time to make sure the event runs as smoothly as possible, and, of course, the fantastic residents and business owners along the route who allow us to run through their streets. It’s thanks to the support from the community that we’re able to continue providing expert, compassionate care and support to local people who have been given the devastating news of an incurable condition.”
The Southend Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 14th June, starting and finishing at Shoeburyness East Beach.
Please note that due to phenomenal demand this year, participants will be unable to sign up on the day as the event has now sold out.
More information about the event is available on the charity’s website www.havenshospices.org.uk/southendhalf
Published 8th June 2026
