In preparation for the Southend Half Marathon on Sunday June 12, in aid of Havens Hospices there will be a number of road closures for a short period of time.

  • George Street – 7.30am – 2pm
  • Rampart Terrace – 7.30am – 2pm
  • Rampart Street – 7.30am – 2pm
  • High Street Shoebury – 9.15am – 10am
  • Smith Street/Campfield Road (High Street to Ness Road) – 9.15am – 10.15am
  • All roads within the Garrison (except New Barge Pier Road) New Garrison Road, St George’s Lane, The Terraces, Warrior Square Road and Magazine Road – 9.15am – 10.15am
  • Ness Road/Shoebury Common Road and Thorpe Esplanade/Eastern Esplanade (From south of Linton Road to Beach Road) – 9.15am – 12.30pm
  • Maplin Way (from Thorpe Esplanade to Church Road) – 9.15am – 12.30pm
  • Church Road – 9.15am – 12.30pm
  • New Barge Pier Road (south of Magazine Road) – 9.15am – 12.30pm

The Southend Half Marathon starts and finishes at Shoeburyness East Beach. Runners, including wheelchair users, still interested in taking part can still sign up until Monday June online 6 at www.havenshospices.org.uk/southendhalf or contact the events team on 01702 220324.

Registration will be open on the day for an additional £5 charge.