Southend-on-Sea RNLI Mulberry Harbour fun run is back Sunday 14 September 2025

Have you ever fancied a walk/run out towards the Mulberry Harbour . . . well now you can! This is the perfect opportunity to venture out towards the Mulberry Harbour in a safe and controlled environment.

The route is approximately 3.5km long, with two opportunities to shorten the route for those who do not wish to complete the entire course. We have a route for everyone, and participants are free to complete the route in their own time.

Daniel Wanna Southend RNLI Event Manager said: ‘We’re absolutely thrilled to bring the Southend RNLI Mulberry Fun Run back after a year away. This event means so much to our community and it’s wonderful to see the enthusiasm from everyone involved. We have 1,200 spaces to fill and we know that every single one of them will be taken!

‘A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers, organisers, supporters, and, of course, the runners and walkers taking part on the day. Your energy and generosity help keep our lifesaving work afloat — quite literally!’

The fun run will start from approx. 10:20am (subject to tidal conditions).

All participants will need to ensure they have the following:

· Appropriate footwear (following the guidance issued in the welcome pack)

· Clothes which you don’t mind getting dirty & wet

· Sip, Slop, Slap - Bring plenty of water, slop on that sunscreen and slap on a hat - we have pre-ordered the sun, so fingers crossed it arrives on time!

A full information pack will be sent to you shortly after completing the sign up process, containing specific timings, where to park, what to bring, what you need to do when you arrive and more.

Please note, throughout the course there are multiple sections of water which you will pass through. The deepest is approximately 10-15cm deep. Note, we may alter the course on the day for your safety.

Entry Notes:

*Conditions of Entry Apply. Weather Conditions Dependant. Timings are liable to change without notice.

**This event is open to all ages although under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult. Those between the ages of 12 and 16 need permission by a parent/guardian and must have an adult present for the entire duration of the event. Those over the age of 16 can participate unaccompanied.

Event limited to 1,200 entries, sign up before it’s too late.

To sign up and see full conditions for the 2025 Southend RNLI Mulberry fun run visit: https://southendrnlifunrun25.eventbrite.co.uk

Funds raised will go towards the running of Southend RNLI Lifeboat Station, part of the charity that saves lives at sea.

It costs around £438,000 a day to run the RNLI all of which is generously donated by the public. This means a modern fleet of lifeboats and highly trained volunteer crews are ever ready to go to a rescue from 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Republic of Ireland.

For further information please contact:

• Nigel Gilchrist. Lifeboat Press Officer at Southend-on-Sea RNLI [email protected] or 07765875300
• Hatti Mellor | RNLI Regional Communications Manager – South East, [email protected]
• For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789

Notes to Editors:

• Southend RNLI is one of the busiest coastal stations across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
• Southend RNLI cover approximately fifteen miles of shore from Shoeburyness to Canvey and beyond.
• For more information, please visit http://www.southendlifeboat.org/

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For more information, please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the RNLI News Centre.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.