HARP24 is the 24 hour running festival taking place every June in South Essex. Solo runners and teams compete from midday on Saturday through to midday on Sunday. The winner in each category completes the most laps of our 4 mile course through the Essex countryside. Everyone from experienced ultra runners to fun runners can take part, whilst raising money for HARP - Southend's Homeless Charity.

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HARP24 2019 will take place on 22nd and 23rd June 2019 at Westcliff Rugby Club. ​Sign up here.

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Team Rules

For all teams, there are three categories: all female, all male, and mixed.

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Please note, to be eligible for a trophy as a mixed team, you must have no more than the maximum number of male team members as specified below. If your team exceeds the maximum number of male team members, you can still enter but will not be eligible to win a trophy within your category.

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Teams of 3 - Max 2 male team members

 Teams of 4 - Max 3 male team members

 Teams of 5 - Max 3 male team members

Teams of 6 - Max 4 male team members

 Teams of 7 - Max 4 male team members

Teams of 8 - Max 5 male team members

Teams of 9 - Max 5 male team members

Teams of 10 - Max 6 male team members

Teams of 11 - Max 6 male team members

Teams of 12 - Max 7 male team members

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What you get for signing up​

Registration includes free camping on Saturday 22nd June 2019, into Sunday 23rd, at Westcliff Rugby Club in Southend. All runners receive a HARP24 2019 t-shirt in their specified size, along with a goody bag containing their race guide and snacks for the weekend. The t-shirt and goody bag are issued on the day.

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Every runner also receives the HARP24 2019 medal.

Catering is provided on the day in the form of a BBQ for a suggested donation, and tea, coffee and cakes are available for the duration of the event