Road-closed half marathon and 10k along the Worthing seafront, with a family mile, finisher medals and a post-race fish and chips.
The Worthing Runfest Half Marathon returns to the Beach House Grounds on Sunday 2 May 2027, with the half marathon starting at 9:30 am. It's part of a full day of racing: the 10k follows at 11:10 am, and the Family Mile comes in at 12:30 pm. All three start and finish on the seafront, right next to Worthing Pier.
The half marathon course is fully road-closed and pancake-flat along the seafront, which is why it's a popular choice for new runners trying road racing for the first time and for experienced ones chasing a personal best. It's licensed by Run England and measured to IAAF standards, with a 3.5-hour cut-off time. Finishers get a bespoke medal, a male or female cut tech tee and a goody bag, and the top three male and female runners get free entry to next year's race. The day rounds off with post-race fish and chips and a music after-party back at the Beach House Grounds.
Runfest has been running since 2015 and is staged by RUN-FEST, the same organisation behind Richmond Runfest and the British Olympic Marathon Trials. They describe their mission as putting on fun local events that involve the whole family and the wider community, and having the 10k and Family Mile alongside the half marathon fits that. If you're not quite ready for the full 13.1, you can still get involved with one of the shorter distances.
Every week we pick 🏆 the 5 best 🏆 things to do in Worthing and send them to your inbox. Just one weekly email, no spam.
By submitting your email, you accept our Privacy Policy
Entry for the half marathon is between £40.50 and £46, the 10k is £35.50 to £41, and the Family Mile is £10.50. The Beach House Grounds are at BN11 2EJ.
