Hastings Half Marathon
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Event
The Hastings Half Marathon takes place in Hastings, East Sussex on 22 March 2026. The race is organised by Hastings Lions Club CIO and raises money for local good causes. The course is a measured road route described as hilly, with a downhill second half that finishes by the seaside on Sea Road. The start is on the upper promenade level near breakwater 29, about 200 m west of Hastings Pier. Prize money is offered for the top finishers, and a bonus is available for breaking the course record.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- Claremont Mini Run (junior point-to-point race)
Logistics
The Claremont Mini Run is for ages 7 to 16. It is a point-to-point course with a different finish location from the start. Parents are responsible for supervising their children; only junior participants receive medals. Roads on the course are closed until 13:00 on race day. On-the-day entry is listed as £45 for the Half Marathon, subject to availability. Included for entrants are a race programme, a bespoke finisher brass, an accurately measured course, a virtual goody bag, and finish line goodies. Parking is available at St. Leonards Academy, about an eight minute walk to the start area, and West St. Leonards station is about 800 metres from the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.