Eastbourne Half Marathon route map
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Eastbourne Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £169
Decision summary
Eastbourne Half Marathon at a glance
- Entry fee
- £39
- Typical conditions
- 69/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Lower than 51% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Eastbourne Half Marathon?
The Eastbourne Half Marathon is described as flat.
Where does the Eastbourne Half Marathon route go?
The Eastbourne Half Marathon route starts at Princes Park, Eastbourne (BN22 7LL) and finishes at Princes Park, Eastbourne. Underfoot, expect closed roads and seafront promenades. It passes Eastbourne seafront, Sovereign Harbour and Beachy Head (towards). A new, more accessible route was introduced from 2026, still starting and finishing at Princes Park.
What should runners know on race day for the Eastbourne Half Marathon?
Manned baggage drop located in Princes Park (left at own risk). The route makes full use of closed roads and promenades for a spectator-friendly and runner-friendly experience. 4.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Waterfront
- Coastal
- City
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:09:42
- Women's course record
- 1:21:26
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying time required; open Entry road half marathon.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 4
- Bag drop
- Manned baggage drop located in Princes Park (left at own risk)
- Headphones allowed
- No
- Closed roads
- The route makes full use of closed roads and promenades for a spectator-friendly and runner-friendly experience.
- Medal
- Bespoke finisher medal awarded to all finishers
Access and course status
- Start
- Princes Park, Eastbourne (BN22 7LL)
- Finish
- Princes Park, Eastbourne
- Spectator friendliness
- spectator-friendly
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Closed roads and seafront promenades
- Landmarks
- Eastbourne seafront, Sovereign Harbour, Beachy Head (towards)
- Notable features
- A new, more accessible route was introduced from 2026, still starting and finishing at Princes Park
- Four water stations on the course using eco-friendly cups, with water also available at the finish
- Toilets/portaloos near the start and finish in Princes Park, with additional facilities on route including Fisherman's Green
- Run under UKA rules with a course certified/measured by an SEAA-approved measurer
- UKA Rule T55 (headphones) licence standard applies
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £39 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £169 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 7°CTypical temperature
- 30 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 69Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Eastbourne Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £39, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £169 including modelled travel and accommodation.