What does it mean I need a Navigator?

As part of the heritage and fun of the run the route pack that is issued on the day contains the direction instructions which need to be read one at a time and marry up to the distance you have travelled.  Therefore we highly recommend a navigator, although following the one in front can also work.

For 2025 we will be doing the route guides slightly differently and will have a digital route map available. 

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How much does it cost?

We are now fully Booked.

There is no charge for public viewing and the on site car park is also free to park if you fancy coming down to the side.

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Can I have my own BBQ?

No, Our permit strictly forbids the use of portable cookers, BBQ's fire etc (campervans with fitted cookers are exempt from this provided the necessary fire extinguishing equipment is present). We will have an on site burger and ice cream vans.

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I’ve not yet received my ticket? 

Tickets for 2025 should have arrived in your email by now, if you haven't had anything please check your junk/spam filters, still nothing please hit the email link above. Still not had a reply try emailing site admin

 

Do I need to pay ULEZ?

If you are planning on starting from Fairlop Waters Please make sure your vehicle is either exempt or you are paying the ULEZ fee. 

We have a second start outside of the ULEZ zone at Bookers North Weald to allow those who are required to pay ULEZ charge the option to enjoy slightly different first few miles of the run ULEZ free.

The Club takes no responsibility for any penalties of fines generated from or on the day of the London to Southend Run.  

 

I’ve forgotten to book can I still turn up? 

2025 is now FULLY BOOKED. We will be unable to take on the day entries this year, Public viewing will be released shortly and the on site car park is free to view should you wish to come see the show.

 

I did the run last year is it the same this year?

We mix the route up year on year, you will recognize some of the route from last year, but it will be different.

 

What do I do if we get lost?

As you go through the route instructions some feature Pub and road names, alternatively all our runs travel through Battlesbridge so you can aim for there to put you back on route.  For 2025 we will have a digital route map. The two starts will come together through Blackmore.​

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I’m coming with a group can we park together?

In order to do this, you will need to arrive together so you may want to form up somewhere along the front towards the end of the run. (if booked in advance we may be able to accommodate clubs)

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Where Can I view the run?

Cars arrive at Fairlop Waters from around 08:00 and will depart around 09:00. Start 2 Bookers North Weald will see the vehicles depart Just after 09:05, with the two starts joining through Blackmore, a list of public viewing can be found here.