Good vibes, energy and dedication: Hastings Half Marathon wins another award

The iconic race has been named one of the UK’s top-rated running events, securing the prestigious Racecheck Silver Award for 2026.

The announcement is a major boost for the town’s premier sporting event, for unlike many industry accolades, the Racecheck Awards are determined entirely by the verified reviews of the participants themselves.

This latest honour comes just months after the event was named 2025’s Midsized Event of the Year at the annual Running Industry Awards.

Racecheck is the UK’s leading platform for race reviews, often described as the 'TripAdvisor for runners'.

A Silver award places Hastings in an elite bracket of UK races, confirming that the overwhelming majority of participants rated their experience as ‘excellent’.

Analysis of the feedback revealed that the event excelled in three specific categories:

The course: Runners praised signage, safety protocols and management of the historic 13.1-mile route.

The marshals: The Hastings volunteers were singled out for their energy and dedication, with many reviewers noting the morale-boosting encouragement at every mile.

The atmosphere: The legendary 'Hastings Vibes' were a recurring theme, with praise for the spectators who line the streets to cheer on thousands of competitors.

While the award is a proud moment for the Hastings Lions Club and event organisers Nice Work, race operations Manager Susie Roberts emphasised that this was a collective win for the entire town.

"This award belongs to the entire town of Hastings; to the Hastings Lions Club; to the thousands of runners who crossed the finish line; and to the legendary cheer squad lining the streets,” said Susie.

"You all made it happen."

The recognition cements the Hastings Half Marathon's reputation as one of the most beloved events in the UK running calendar, proving that local community spirit is one of its greatest assets.

Entries are now open for the 2027 race. Book at hastings-half.co.uk