Eastbourne 5k

Race Description

The Eastbourne 5K is a quick out-and-back race along the seafront promenade. It starts on the lower promenade at Holywell Tea Chalet and heads east past the Bandstand and the Pier to a turnaround opposite the Gelato Famoso Café, then returns west along the same route to finish back at Holywell.

The race starts at 09:30 on Sunday 26 September 2027. Every finisher receives a bespoke medal, and there are prizes for the top three men and women, age group winners, the first team of three and the first youth runners aged 15 to 19. The course records stand at 15:36 for men and 17:44 for women. The race raises money for Adi’s Sunshine, which received over £1,000 from the 2025 event. It’s put on by Sue Fry and Liz Lumber of Eastbourne Runs, local runners who also set up the Eastbourne junior parkrun.

A 5K is a good first race and a good test of speed for experienced runners, and the seafront setting makes it a friendly one. On Open Podium, everyone is ranked against their own target time, so whether you’re chasing a personal best or running your first race, you have a real chance of finishing at the top.