5k Runs Found In Southend-on-Sea
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The most comprehensive list of 5k Runs in and near Southend-on-Sea in 2026 - 2027. Find your perfect race!
The esplanade at Southend is about as flat as road running gets, paved and open alongside the Thames Estuary with the Pier stretching out to one side. When the Estuary wind picks up, the return leg can be brutal, so try not to run the first half too hard. Priory Park and Southchurch Park are both sheltered inland options when you don't want to deal with the seafront conditions. 10K runs in Southend-on-Sea give you more distance to work with.
Have a browse through the listings below. The Hadleigh Castle Country Park trail heads out of town onto hilly, off-road ground when you want something with more to it. Half marathons in Southend-on-Sea and marathons in Southend-on-Sea are there when you're ready to go further.
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Race Calendar: 5k Runs Found In Southend-on-Sea
Chase The Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonLee Valley Velo Park - August
London, Greater LondonBeat The Bell - 1 Mile to Ultra
Canterbury, KentDulwich Park 1 Mile, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
London, Greater LondonMCTF Run The Track 5km & 10km: London
LondonFyfield 5K and 10K 2026
Ongar, EssexRun Whitstable & Herne Bay September 5k, 10k and half marathon
Herne Bay, KentThe City v Wharf Run Challenge
London, Greater LondonQE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonGreenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors
LondonPhoenix Crystal Palace - Retro Run
LondonThe River Run (Darent, Kent) 5km, 10km or 18km
Dartford, KentVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonRUN KENT HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K
Tonbridge, KentLee Valley Velo Park - October
London, Greater LondonChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Halloween 5k & 10k
LondonGreenwich Park 5k, 10k & Juniors
LondonRun London Victoria Park Half/10k/5k
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonWhitstable & Herne Bay 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun
Herne Bay, KentQE Olympic Park 5k & 10k
LondonFINSBURY PARK 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON
LondonCRYSTAL PALACE 5K 10K, HALF MARATHON & JUNIORS
LondonChase The Moon QE Olympic Park Christmas Run 5k & 10k
LondonVictoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
LondonLee Valley Velo Park - December
London, Greater LondonPhoenix Crystal Palace - Alice in Runderland
LondonCRYSTAL PALACE 5K 10K, HALF MARATHON & JUNIORS
London, Greater LondonPhoenix Crystal Palace - Strictly Running
LondonInflatable 5K - Brands Hatch
Longfield, West Kingsdown, KentOn Sale