Southend Rudolph Run

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  • Date Sun 14th December 2025
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HG
  • Price £7.68 - £23.52
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off your festive celebrations at the Southend Rudolph Run, organized by Nice Work! This joyous event will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Southend, Essex. Participants can look forward to an exciting 5-mile race, along with a fun Junior Scurry for younger runners, covering a distance of one mile. The race starts at 10:30 AM and promises a fast, flat route along tarmac paths and the beautiful promenade, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and beginners alike.

Embrace the festive spirit as you don your Santa hats and join a community that thrives on support and camaraderie. With a fantastic atmosphere, fancy dress fun, and the chance to win trophies and prizes for leading runners, the Southend Rudolph Run is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Plus, you'll be running for a great cause, as the event supports Havens Hospices, providing vital care for those in need. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!

Southend Rudolph Run

Sun 14th December 2025

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Organiser's Description

Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking 5 mile race... Designed to delight with every step, the Southend Rudolph Run is the seasonal treat you've been waiting for

 

   Sunday 14 December, 10:30
   Southend, Essex
   5 Mile, Junior Scurry
   Fast, Flat, Tarmac path & promenade

Overview
This immensely popular, festive event welcomes experienced runners and beginners alike. It enjoys joyous support and camaraderie amongst the runners and is well known for whole heartedly embracing a bit of seasonal frivolity. Santa hats at the ready... it's not really Christmas until you've raced The Southend Rudolph Run!

Route Information
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Running for a Cause 
This race supports Havens Hospices. When there is no cure, Havens Hospices can provide the care that's needed. Caring for babies, children and young people, its specialist team looks after the whole family throughout illness, death and bereavement, putting wellbeing at the centre of their support. 

Race Highlights
•    Fantastic festive & friendly atmosphere
•    Junior scurry (One Mile)
•    Fancy dress
•    Accurately measured course

What’s Included
•    Bespoke medal
•    Free photographs
•    Trophies & prizes for leading runners

On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
•    5 Mile: £25
•    Junior Scurry (One Mile): £7

Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day

Races

  • Southend 2025: Rudolf Scurry (1 Mile)

    Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00)

    £7.68

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  • Southend 2025: Rudolph 5 Mile

    Sun 14th December 2025 (10:30)

    £23.52

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SS3 9HG, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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