Race for Life Southend-on-Sea 5k
This event is a 5k run at Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4FA. The route is a double lap with the start and finish on grass. The course surface is a mixture of grass and rubber pathways. The start and finish area on the showground field is next to the 3G football pitches.
The ground is generally flat and firm underfoot but may become soft or slippery in wet weather. The route may experience congestion at certain points. The event is wheelchair accessible with assistance. Blue Badge parking is available in the Leisure Centre car park approximately 150 m from the event site. General event parking is free of charge in an overflow car park at Redgra Playing Fields, a short walk from the showground. Drop offs and volunteer parking are located at the Leisure Centre car park.
Public transport access includes local bus services that drop on Eastern Avenue, around a five minute walk to the site, and Southend Central train station, about three miles from the venue. There are 16 bike racks near the Garon Park entrance and bike locks can be hired from the Pitch Side Café.
Facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets, dogs allowed, suitability for pushchairs, and accessible parking. Bag drop and showers are not available.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans and support, access to an online community, and a Race for Life medal on completion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Course Information
The start and finish are on grass. The 5k route is a double lap. The course is a mixture of grass and rubber pathways.
Travel Information
By car: General Event Parking is free and located in Event Over Flow Car Park/ Redgra Playing Fields, Eastern Avenue, SS2 4FA. Drop Offs and Volunteer Parking are in the Leisure Centre Car Park, SS2 4FA. Blue Badge Parking is also available in the Leisure Centre Car Park, approximately 150m from the event site.
Public transport and pedestrians: Bus services drop off on Eastern Avenue (5-minute walk). The nearest train station is Southend Central (3 miles away).
Cycling: There are 16 bike racks available near the Garon Park entrance. Bike locks can be hired from the Pitch side Café.
Facilities
Available: Refreshments, Toilets, Dogs allowed, Suitable for pushchairs, Wheelchairs accessible, Parking.
Not available: Bag drop, Showers.
What you'll receive
Participants will receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans and support, access to an online community, and a Race for Life medal on completion.