Southend RNLI Mulberry Harbour fun run Sunday 21 June 2026

Sunday 21^st June, it’s Father’s Day, it’s the summer solstice and it is the perfect opportunity to join the Southend RNLI Mulberry Fun Run and experience the thrill of reaching the iconic Mulberry Harbour one nautical mile from shore— all in a safe, fun, and supportive 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. Walk, jog, or run — it’s your pace, your adventure!

The fun run being held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club slipway Thorpe Bay, will start from approximately 10:50am (subject to tidal conditions). RNLI volunteers will be positioned along the course throughout the duration of the event.

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

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 for the 2026 Southend RNLI Mulberry fun run visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southend-rnli-mulberry-fun-run-2026-tickets-1989423763029

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

It costs around £521,000 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
• Jess Curtis 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: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/southend-on-sea-lifeboat-station

RNLI online

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.

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Nigel Gilchrist, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI South East, [email protected]

Jess Curtis, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for London and South East England, 07483 488243, [email protected]

Julie Rainey, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for London and South East England, 07827 358256, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

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, 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.