Hastings Lions
Next Race: 23/03/2025
Grosvenor Gardens, Sea Rd, Grosvenor Cres, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 0BX
Next Race: 23/03/2025
Grosvenor Gardens, Sea Rd, Grosvenor Cres, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 0BX
A Springtime treat returns! It's the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year.
Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists & turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond
Sunday 23 March, 10:30
Hastings, East Sussex
Half Marathon & Mini Run
Road, Some Hills
Overview
The Hastings Half Marathon is a hilly course, but runners are rewarded with plenty of music and entertainment throughout, and a downhill second half towards a pretty seaside finish. Runners have been hitting the tarmac to enjoy this race for over forty years - it's steeped in local history and has grown to be a firm favourite in the racing calendar. If you're looking for an inspiring challenge, perfectly placed for Spring time marathon training - or even just a very special racing experience in its own right - and an enjoyable day out for the family then The Hastings Half Marathon is the race you've been looking for.
Route Information
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
The Claremont Mini Run
This is a highlight of race day. Our Mini Run is available for those aged 7 - 16 and will take place at 10:45 after the main race has started. It is a point to point race with the finish in a different location from the start. Parents are responsible for supervising their children and ensuring that they are safe. To this end, parents may want to race with their aspiring racer especially if they are younger. Please note, only our junior participants will receive medals. Alternatively, parents may want to arrange for someone to meet their child at the finish line.
The race will start on the upper promenade level with breakwater 29, opposite Moreton Mansions, approximately 200m west of Hastings Pier. The race will finish at the main Half Marathon finish (on Sea Road).
Prize Money
£500 for 1st Male and 1st Female
£400 for 2nd Male and 2nd Female
£300 for 3rd Male and 3rd Female
£200 for 4th Male and 4th Female
£100 for 5th Male and 5th Female
£1,000 for breaking the course record
Race Highlights
• Historic and scenic challenge
• On course entertainment and community support
• Roads closed until 13:00
• Huge prize money and spot prizes
What’s Included
• Commemorative brass for all finishers
• Race programme
• Virtual goody bag of deals
• Finish line goodies
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• Half Marathon: £50
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
By Car:
Park and walk is situated at St. Leonards Academy (Edinburgh Road, St. Leonards TN38 8HH), about an 8 minute walk to the start/ finish area.
By Train:
There are plenty of rail options if coming on the train. West St. Leonards station has direct links to Tonbridge and Charing Cross. West St. Leonards Station is 800 metres from the Half Marathon Start/Finish area.