Southend Pier Marathon

The Southend Pier Marathon is a unique running event held in Southend On Sea, UK, featuring a full marathon run entirely on the world's longest pleasure pier, which stretches 1.34 miles over the sea. This historic pier, dating back to 1830, has survived numerous challenges including fires and wars, making the marathon a distinctive experience combining sport and heritage. Limited to 100 participants, the race offers a rare opportunity to run over water with a special medal awarded to finishers.

The event takes place in October and is subject to weather conditions, with no cancellation insurance available due to its open-sea location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.