Hastings Half Marathon ran by some anyway!

Well, many runners decided to run the Hastings Half Marathon 2025 anyway, despite it being cancelled (blog). I only found out when I looked at the Hastings Photographers facebook page, and discovered the many photographs posted there!

These first 2 photographs from Hastings Photographers were taken by Marie Richardson.

I presume many runners decided to complete the half marathon as they had trained for the event so went through with it anyway, and others ran because they had already raised money for charities. Apparently, some ran the actual full course, though likely not in the road for some parts, and others made up the distance running along the seafront.

The third and fourth photographs, again from Hastings Photographers, were taken by Brian Bailey. Many thanks to Marie and Brian, and great respect to all those who ran the 2025 Hastings Half Marathon! I wish I'd known...

The 41st Hastings Half Marathon on Sunday.

Start/Finish

Organised by Hastings Lions Club to raise money for various charities, indeed, much is raised every year, the 41st Hastings Half Marathon starts in Sea Road by West Marina Gardens this Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 10.30 am (website). 

Route Map

Spectators are welcome all around the route, so please feel free to find a spot and to cheer on the runners as they pass, indeed the conditions look pretty favourable (Met Office forecast). From me, best wishes and good luck to all competitors, and respect!