23Feb
Eastbourne Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- N/A
Eastbourne Half Marathon
Eastbourne,
South East,
United Kingdom
Event took place
www.eastbourneruns.co.uk
Eastbourne Half Marathon
About the event
Usher in the running season with a spectacular coastal dash at the Eastbourne Half Marathon on Sunday, 8th March 2026. Featuring a refreshed and even more accessible route for its latest edition, this event showcases the best of the Sussex coastline on a largely flat, fast course that makes full use of closed roads and scenic promenades. Starting and finishing at Princes Park, you'll be treated to breathtaking sea views and immense crowd support, including the memorable sounds of drummers and bagpipers along the way. With a £100 cash prize on offer for breaking the course records, it attracts a competitive field while remaining welcoming to all, offering bespoke finisher medals and a superb, festive atmosphere. Organized in support of St Wilfrid's Hospice, it's a race that combines serious running with significant community heart. Secure your entry for an unforgettable spring run along the iconic English Riviera.
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for March in Eastbourne.
Temperature5.7° / 10.6°
Feels like0.9° / 6.3°
Sunshine hours7h 2m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind18.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity82.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:09
Sunset19:04
About Eastbourne
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Eastbourne is a popular and traditional sea-side resort town in East Sussex, on England's South East coast. It has one of the highest recorded days of sunshine per year in Britain and its climate is notable for its relatively high sunshine levels, with the town claiming to be the "Sunniest Place in the UK".
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