Southend Pier Marathon

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2025

The Southend Pier Marathon, held in Southend On Sea, offers a unique running experience as a full marathon conducted entirely on the world's longest pleasure pier, stretching 1.34 miles over the sea. This event, organized by Sussex Trail Events, is a world first, providing runners the rare opportunity to race over water on a historic pier that has stood since 1830. Limited to 100 participants, the marathon features a distinctive course with scenic sea views and a special medal for finishers. Due to its location on an open pier, the event is weather-dependent with no cancellation insurance, emphasizing the adventurous nature of this October race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon 42.195 Kilometers
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