HALF MARATHON: Sun, Light Wind, Fast Pace
The 41st Hastings Half Marathon was contested last Sunday up and down the streets of the town, before a finish along the seafront. On a morning of sunshine, light winds and dry surfaces, perennial competitors came to the fore again, with previous personal bests there to be beaten. The event was well supported by the usual colourful range of charity runners and junior entrants, attracting enthusiastic support from a large crowd.
First home was London Heathside runner Seyfu Jamaal, winner in 2024 but bettering his time on that occasion by almost a minute and half to finish in 1 hour 5 minutes 17 seconds. Runner-up, more than five minutes adrift, was Wegahta Zerom of Ashford. Best Hastings positions were achieved by David Ervine (HY Athletic Club), Rhys Boorman and Ben McCallion (Hastings Athletics Club) and Louis Dargan (Hastings Runners).
Female winner was Charlotte Clarke in 1:17:57. Grace Baker of Hastings AC came second, after winning in 2024 and finishing second last October, but she improved her time on both previous performances to record 1:20:40.
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