Next Race: 14/12/2025
Adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HG

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 & Shelter.
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.
Shelter believes that home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet everyday, millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. Shelter exists to defend their right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
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
14/12/2025, 10:00
Southend 2025: Rudolf Scurry (1 mile)
£0.00 - £7.0014/12/2025, 10:30
Southend 2025: Rudolph 5 Mile
£0.00 - £22.00Race HQ: Located on the promenade, adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HG.
By Car:
There is parking available adjacent to the Race HQ and along the promenade. Please take note of any local parking charges that may be applicable.
By Train:
The closest railway station is Thorpe Bay which is around 1 mile from the race HQ.