Eastbourne Half Marathon

Race Description

The Eastbourne Half Marathon is a largely flat 13.1 miles along Eastbourne’s seafront, using closed roads and promenades. It starts and finishes at Princes Park, and it runs on a route introduced in 2026. The race sets off at 09:30 on Sunday 7 March 2027, with a field that is usually a mix of club runners, first timers and charity fundraisers. 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.

A cash prize is on offer for beating the course record, which stands at 1:09:42 for men and 1:21:26 for women. The race raises money for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, which received £4,610 from the 2025 event. It’s organised by Sue Fry and Liz Lumber of Eastbourne Runs, who have been putting on races in the town since 2018. A flat, traffic free course is ideal for chasing a target time, and on Open Podium your result is ranked against your own target, so a steady, well paced run could win you the prize whatever your pace.