Hastings Half Marathon 2022 Results

James Baker & Rachael Mulvey*

I didn't make it to the Hastings Half Marathon 2022 (blog), sadly, as I had another event to report on (blog), but I'll make a point of not missing next year's event, all being well, and fingers crossed! James Baker was the first athlete 'home' in a time of 1 hour, 10 minutes and 12 seconds, congratulations James! Whilst the first female athlete 'home' was Rachael Mulvey in a time of 1 hour, 22 minutes and 18 seconds, congratulations to Rachel too!

Indeed, congratulations to all those who took part, whether organising, supporting, or the excellent souls who ran the Hastings Half Marathon, I am always in awe! The first 3 to finish in the men's and women's categories are below, but full results can be found at the Sport Systems website:

Men's: 

1st James Baker, Chichester Runners & AC, 01:10:12;

2nd James Stockings, Woodford Green AC, 01:11:34;

3rd Chris Mason, West 4 Harriers, 01:13:37. 

Women's:

1st Rachel Mulvey, HY Runners, 01:22:18;

2nd Linda Schofield, Brighton & Hove City AC, 01:22:53;

3rd Ellie Baxter, Tonbridge AC, 01:23:10.  

And again, warm congratulations to all!

*With many thanks to Justin Lycett and Frank Copper, and the Sussex Express (website) for the image, cheers!

First Day of Spring!

Happy Spring Equinox! (almanac) "If I ruled the world..." every day would be the first day of Spring, apparently... Yes, today is the first day of Spring, and the weather appears to be supporting this premise, enjoy the Hastings Half Marathon too (previous blog), if attending or running, best wishes to you all! 

The Hastings Half Marathon 2022

Start/Finish

The last half marathon in Hastings was 3 years ago now (blog), with a virtual half marathon in-between, but the half marathon proper returns to Hastings this Sunday! Organised, as usual, by Hastings Lions Club to raise money for various charities, the 2022 Hastings Half Marathon starts (finishes here over an hour later too) in Sea Road by West Marina Gardens this Sunday 20th March at 10.30 am (website).

Route Map

Spectators are welcome all around the route (pdf map), so please feel free to find a spot and cheer on the runners as they pass by; the fastest time in 2019 was 1 hour, 10 minutes and 56 seconds, but conditions look decent with a reasonably favourable weather forecast (Met Office), so could be a wee bit faster, consequently, take into account when deciding where you wish to watch and support the runners. 

Best wishes and good luck to all competitors!