Hastings Half Marathon
The Hastings Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 22 March, and police have warned that there will be road closures across the town which will cause some disruption.
The road closures will be in place from the start of the race at 10am until 1pm along the course route: this includes the A259, Harley Shute Road, Crowhurst Road, Queensway, The Ridge and Old London Road.
The main race will start on the upper promenade level, approximately 200m west of Hastings Pier and will finish on Sea Road. There will be a Mini Run for those aged 7 to 16, which will take place at 10:45am, after the main race has started.
Last year’s race was cancelled after suspected explosive chemicals were found at a property along the route. Police were forced to declare a major incident, citing an “immediate risk of threat to life” and called in bomb squad officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. The police cordon remained in place throughout the weekend, causing significant traffic disruption, with motorists advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
The Hastings Half Marathon is one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar and attracts thousands of spectators who line the streets, cheering on the runners. The organisers of this year’s event will be hoping that the race passes off with minimal disruption.
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