Eastbourne Half Marathon

Event details

When: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 9:30am
Activity type: Runs, South East

Eastbourne Half Marathon at a glance

Join this community spirited half marathon with amazing atmosphere and pacers helping you to achieve your target! Starting in Princes Park and following the seafront towards Beachy Head and back to Sovereign Harbour then looping back to the start.

- Cost: from £33
- Free hot chocolate at the finish line
- Friendly crowd all around the route!

Find out about the marathon

What you'll get

- A finishers medal (from event organisers)
- Chestnut Tree House running vest when you fundraise over £50
- Cheer squads around the route

More details about Eastbourne Half
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From training runs to Strava running challenges, stay connected to get the most out of being part of Team Chestnut.

Facebook Group: Sharing is caring. Join our Chestnut Tree House Run Group to chat and share stories, tips, and ideas.

Running Hub: Updated regularly, your Running Info Hub, covers everything from training tips to nutritional advice.

Strava Club: A Team Chestnut Running Club, where you can join events and training runs. You could find a running buddy too.

As event day gets closer, the organisers will update you on everything you need to know for your race. In the meantime, here are some key on the day details…

Eastbourne Half 2025 road closures: The organisers try and keep road closures and disruption to traffic to a minimum, endeavouring to lift closures as soon as the last competitors go through each section.

See the Eastbourne Half Marathon website for full details on road closure timings.

Getting to Eastbourne Half 2025: Find more info about parking, travel, park & ride, bag-drops, toilet locations and water stops on the Eastbourne Half Marathon website.

Please be aware that being a Sunday, some public transport may not be running or starting later than a weekday. Always check travel before race day.

Getting your Eastbourne Half race number: These will be sent to you ahead of race day. If you don’t receive your race number, please speak with the Help Desk in the race village.

You can find details about the race day on the Eastbourne Half Marathon website.

If you have a question about running and fundraising for us, get in touch today!

How your fundraising makes a difference

£54

could pay for a session with a family counsellor, offering emotional support for siblings, parents, and other family members

£119

could pay for a home visit to a child at the end of their life, ensuring they are comfortable and cared for

£184

could give a group of teenagers a rare night out to an accessible cinema, comedy club, or bar accompanied by our Activities Team