5k Runs in Southend-on-Sea 2026 - 2027
5k Runs Found In Southend-on-Sea
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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Explore 5K races across the East of England with 5k runs near Basildon, Bedford 5k runs or 5k runs in Cambridge.
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Herne Bay, Kent
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay September 5k, 10k and half marathon
Sun 12th Sep 2027
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