Sunday, March 14, 2027
Distance
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The full 26.2 miles are run up and down inside a multi-storey car park, so the whole race is a relentless sequence of ramps and levels rather than open road. The stated cut-off for the distance is six hours, which gives walkers and slower runners a realistic window to finish.
The only marathon run inside a multi-storey car park in the UK, if not the world
26.2 miles of up and down ramps and decks
Fully contained lapped course at the Victoria Shopping Centre
Generous six hour cut-off
Start / Finish
Multi-storey car park at the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5SP (what3words: laptop.broker.tens)
Multi-storey car park at the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5SP (what3words: laptop.broker.tens)
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
headtorch
cycle helmet
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The attached fee of 65 pounds applies to runners who are members of an affiliated athletics club, while the unattached fee of 67 pounds applies to runners without club affiliation. Enter the category that matches your current club membership.
The race is staged in the multi-storey car park at the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend-on-Sea, postcode SS2 5SP. The listed what3words reference for the location is laptop.broker.tens.
The event operates a six hour cut-off, which gives a realistic window for walkers and slower runners to complete the full 26.2 miles. If you plan to walk, keep an eye on your pace against that limit.
The course sits inside a working car park building, so access and viewing arrangements are likely to be controlled. Check with the organiser in advance if friends or family plan to attend.
The listed event contact is Jay Mccardle, and the organiser is Sussex Trail Events, whose website and social media channels are linked from the entry page.
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Sunday, March 14, 2027
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€75
entry fee
