About the event

When: 8am, 14 June 2026 Where: East Beach, Shoeburyness SS3 9AD Cost: Runner - Affiliated £36 // Runner - Non-Affiliated £38

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, just breaking into the world of half marathons or lacing up your shoes in memory of a loved one, this is the perfect half marathon for you.

What makes this half marathon truly special is the impact each mile has on the families Havens Hospices cares for. With every step, you contribute to ‘Making every day count’ for people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families.

Your entry fee covers the costs of running the event and this year we are asking participants to become a “Havens Hero” and purchase the Havens Hero entry tickets, which includes the cost of providing half an hour of essential care at the hospice, making a real difference for someone in need.

So, lace up and sign up for a cause that truly matters. The Southend Half Marathon – where your run counts, and every step supports local hospice care.

Please note, for 2026, we are partnering with Nice Work to manage our bookings.

Head Coach Jim Dodsworth at 651 Running has kindly provided some tips for approaching a half marathon, you can read them here. 

Carli Lansley Foundation Partnership – FREE heart screening for younger runners Havens  Hospices  is   delighted  to  once  again  partner  with  the  Carli  Lansley  Foundation  to  offer  free  heart  screening  for  younger  runners  participating  in  the  Southend  Half  Marathon  2026.  Further  details  of  this  will  be  available  in  your  race  comms. For more information and to book a screening: info@carlilansleyfoundation.org.uk or visit www.carlilansleyfoundation.org.uk