Eastbourne Half Marathon is this Sunday – here’s how you can run or help on the day

By Steve Bone
Published 27th Feb 2023, 11:00 BST
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The Eastbourne Half Marathon takes place this Sunday (March 5) – and organisers are proud to be supporting the St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Chestnut Tree House, who will be a beneficiaries of proceeds from the event.

The event is now in its 18th year is very much a community event and is most definitely aimed at runners of all abilities. The organisers said: “We are just as excited at seeing the last person finish as we are the first; it’s not too late to set yourself the challenge for 2023. Get out your running shoes and get training.“Also new for this year, we have more bands and entertainment along the route offering encouragement along the route and we will have 'pacers' to help you achieve your set goal or PB.“The ethos behind the Eastbourne Half Marathon is to raise money for charities and local good causes. Over the years we have given directly to charity over £140,000 and much, much more has been raised for entrants' own personal charities.

“Entries are still open at www.eastbournehalf.co.uk so get out your running shoes and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday – no doubt it will be a beautiful spring morning to enjoy a fun, community spirited day.

“We are also still looking for marshals to help steward the event. If you can spare a few hours on Sunday, please email us at [email protected]”