The Hastings Runners 5 Mile Race 2026

The Hastings Runners 5 Mile Race is a fast, flat 5-mile road race run mainly along the seafront in Hastings. It starts in the morning and is built for runners who want a properly measured course over a shorter distance than a 10K. The field is capped at 650, so it stays fairly compact compared with big-city mass races. Hastings Runners treat it as their flagship event, and it has raised more than 72,000 for St. Michael's Hospice. There are prizes across the race, including cash bonuses for breaking the men's and women's course records.