Nice Work
Next Race: 14/12/2025
Adjacent to Ness Road on the Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9HG
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 race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.
Event Overview:
This immensely popular, festive event is a flat and fast seasonal 5 mile run along the Promenade, along an accurately measured course. There are festive sweet treats on offer plus, of course, our famous mince pie welcome will be waiting for you at the finish. Suitable for experienced runners and beginners alike, this race enjoys joyous support and camaraderie amongst the runners. Come dressed in appropriate Christmas dress to make Santa really proud and have a chance of winning our prize for the best dressed runner! This race whole heartedly supports festive frivolity and we can't wait to cheer you across the finish line!
About our charity partner, Havens Hospice:
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.
Your race and how it can make a difference:
By signing up for the Southend Rudolph Run you'll be helping provide nursing care, creating friendships, understanding and a place to belong. By asking family and friends for sponsorship towards the cause, you’ll be making even more of a difference to families across the county.
Why not set up a JustGiving page today? Every donation, 'Making every day count.'
Course Details:
The Southend Rudolph Run comprises a single loop around the country park followed by an out and back section along the promenade.
Route Map:
You can view the route map here.
You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.
Available Races/Distances:
5 Mile / 1 Mile Children's Rudolf Scurry
Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Trophy with e-certificate & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories
E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior
On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
5 Mile race: £25.00
Rudolf Scurry: £6.00
Previous Reviews:
Don't take our word for it! Find out what our runners say about the Southend Rudolph Run.
You can view previous reviews... here!
Current reviews can be viewed... here!
Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.
Race 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.