Worthing Runfest Half Marathon & 10K 2027
Sunday, 2 May 2027 · Beach Parade, Worthing, BN11 3, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Worthing Runfest Half Marathon & 10K, taking place on Sunday, May 2, 2027, in the picturesque town of Worthing, West Sussex. Organized by RUN-FEST.com, this exciting event invites runners of all levels to experience a fully road closed course that boasts stunning sea views and a flat terrain, perfect for setting personal bests or participating in your first race. The day kicks off with the Half Marathon starting at 09:30, followed by the 10K at 11:10, and the fun continues with the Yeoman's Toyota Family Mile at 12:30. After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their accomplishments with delicious fish and chips, proudly don a stylish male or female cut finishers tech tee, and showcase the south coast's best medal. To top it all off, the festivities will continue with a lively music festival after-party. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and fun! Whether you're aiming for a new PB or just want to enjoy a fantastic community event, the Worthing Runfest is the place to be.
About this event
Starting & finishing next to Beach House Grounds, Worthing. The Worthing 10k and Half Marathon is a fully road closed event that is flat as a pancake with sea views for most of the route. It is the perfect course to try and smash your PB or take part in your first event. The Fish and Chips afterwards will have never tasted so good and you will look amazing with your brand new male and female cut finishers tech tee on and the south coasts best medal around around your neck! Oh and this year we will have a music festival after-party! Both the Worthing 10km & Worthing Half Marathon courses are accurately measured to IAAF standards & the event is fully licensed by ‘Run England‘. This event has been run since 2015 and is organised by RUN-FEST. All of our Worthing Runfest races are beginner friendly and professionally organised, follow the links on this page to find out more about each of the races and pick the distance right for you! Event day logistics 09:30 Half Marathon starts 11:10 10k starts 12:30 Yeoman's Toyota Family mile starts
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing 10k Standard Entry | £35.50 | open |
| Worthing Half Marathon Standard Entry | £40.50 | open |
Timings
| Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Race start time | 09:30 |
What's included
Amazing bespoke Medal Male and Female Tech T-shirt Pancake Flat Course Road Closed Goody Bag & Post race snacks/ drinks Official chip timing Clearly marked Run England certified course Music after-party Xempo pace makers to help you achieve your race target
The course
The course is held on fully closed roads on the sea front of Worthing. It is pancake flat! The perfect opportunity to run a 10k or Half Marathon personal best! The 10k will be a one lap course following the coastal road and providing wonderful views for the whole race, while the half marathon will be a two lap course that will take you through the town before heading out on the coastal road and joining the 10k. Both the 10k and half marathon courses will be accurately measured to IAAF standards and the event will be fully licensed by UKA. This event has been run since 2015 and is now organised by RUNFEST Ltd. Race Start: Beach House Grounds, Worthing BN11 2EJ
The route
Parking
All town centre car parks remain open. At 14:00 access will open from all directions. We advise using High Street Multi Story car park, Montague Quarter Car Park, Beach House West Car Park.
Gallery
FAQs
Where are toilets located on the course?
The toilets on the course will be located by the water stations. There are also public toilets by Worthing Lido and Worthing Pier.
Where will the waterstations be?
For the 10k the water station will be at 4km. For the half marathon, water stations will be at 3.5 miles, 7 10 miles and 11 miles. Energy drink will be at 7 miles.
Refunds/Deferrals
Race entries are NOT TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERABLE. We do not permit a change of race number. A full refund will only be offered within 14 days of payment. After this there will be NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS TO NEXT YEAR OR TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER RUNNER.
Where can I leave my bags?
Our friendly baggage team will collect your bags in Beach House Grounds, Worthing BN11 2EJ near the start line. Click here for the exact location Please provide your own bag.
Time Limits
There is a 3.5 hour cut of time due to the roads having to be re-opened. Anyone outside this time will have to move onto the pavements to complete the route.
Can I run with a buggy?
Yes, you can run with your pram. Please select your expecting finish time for when running with your pram so we can put you in the correct wave.
Can I run with headphones?
As this is a fully road closed event you can wear headphones. We strongly advise you only wear one earphone or use aftershock headphones or similar so that you can still hear important marshal instructions and stay aware of other runners on the course.
Where is the after party?
The party will come to you at the finish line! Beach House Grounds, Worthing BN11 2EJ Enjoy some acoustic music and replenish with some delicious Bao Buns, Skewers and more!
What are the race start times?
Event day logistics 09:30 Worthing Half Marathon starts 11:10 Worthing 10k starts 12:30 Family mile starts
Price rises soon
From £35.50
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