Monday, January 23, 2012
Reg Wild Remembered - Monday 23rd January 2012.
Following the sad death of Reg Wild in 2011, his widow Jean has agreed to present an Annual 'Reg Wild Memorial Shield' to the first boy and the first girl from Hastings Athletic Club, to finish the Saga Sponsored Hastings Half Marathon Mini-Run, starting with this year's Event on March 25th.
Reg was involved with the Half Marathon from the very beginning 28 years ago, and Sponsored The Mini-Run for 11-16 ages for 15 years. His work with youngsters at H.A.C. was outstanding, and it is for these reasons that Jean would like to make this award in Memory of Reg.
Jean would also like anyone raising funds for a needy cause to consider Her chosen Charity -'Friends thru Cancer', which She has found to be a great support during and after Reg had gone. They can be contacted at email friendsthrucancer@sky.com
Entries for the Mini-Run are now open, and can either fill in an entry form (available at Sport Centres and Shops) or enter 'online' at www.hastings-half.co.uk
There is a limit of 200 for the Mini-Run, and entries are not accepted on
Race Morning, so it is advisable to enter as soon as possible.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director.
Hastings Half Marathon
Organised By The Lions Club of Hastings
28th Hastings Half Marathon on the 25th March 2012.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Reg was involved with the Half Marathon from the very beginning 28 years ago, and Sponsored The Mini-Run for 11-16 ages for 15 years. His work with youngsters at H.A.C. was outstanding, and it is for these reasons that Jean would like to make this award in Memory of Reg.
Jean would also like anyone raising funds for a needy cause to consider Her chosen Charity -'Friends thru Cancer', which She has found to be a great support during and after Reg had gone. They can be contacted at email friendsthrucancer@sky.com
Entries for the Mini-Run are now open, and can either fill in an entry form (available at Sport Centres and Shops) or enter 'online' at www.hastings-half.co.uk
There is a limit of 200 for the Mini-Run, and entries are not accepted on
Race Morning, so it is advisable to enter as soon as possible.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director.
Hastings Half Marathon
Organised By The Lions Club of Hastings
28th Hastings Half Marathon on the 25th March 2012.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Hastings Half Marathon
Super News that the Hastings Half Marathon was voted by readers of Runners World,as 'The Greatest Runners Day Out' Just shows that it is not all about Fish and Chips,especially as this year The NEW Jerwood Gallery will be open. Good News for all Art Lovers!
Sunday 25th March is the Day, so enter now at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Sunday 25th March is the Day, so enter now at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Labels: Road Running
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Another accolade for The Hastings Half Marathon
In the latest edition of the World's best selling running magazine -Runners World
The Hastings Half Marathon was chosen as The Greatest Racing Day Out, as voted by readers.
In a changed system of voting for various aspects, Hastings be came number one in this category.
In many previous years the Hastings event has been voted the best in the UK.
In the write up on being number one, the citation said “A Staple of the
British racing calendar, Hastings is packed with excited spring marathon runners, and the varied course is lined by cheering crowds, just the thing to push you up the early uphill part of the course. There is even a special train from London, free park & ride for motorists, and a free Crèche to go with the quality free program and famous 'Hastings' brass award to all finishers.”
Enter quickly now at www.hastings-half.co.uk for the 25th March Event, as Hastings has been popular with visitors since 1066!
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director, Hastings Half Marathon
Organised by the Lions Club of Hastings
The Hastings Half Marathon was chosen as The Greatest Racing Day Out, as voted by readers.
In a changed system of voting for various aspects, Hastings be came number one in this category.
In many previous years the Hastings event has been voted the best in the UK.
In the write up on being number one, the citation said “A Staple of the
British racing calendar, Hastings is packed with excited spring marathon runners, and the varied course is lined by cheering crowds, just the thing to push you up the early uphill part of the course. There is even a special train from London, free park & ride for motorists, and a free Crèche to go with the quality free program and famous 'Hastings' brass award to all finishers.”
Enter quickly now at www.hastings-half.co.uk for the 25th March Event, as Hastings has been popular with visitors since 1066!
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director, Hastings Half Marathon
Organised by the Lions Club of Hastings
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2011 Race Summary
The 27th Hastings Half Marathon. Sunday 20th March 2011.
On a wonderful sunny and windless Day at Hastings, the return of The Kenyan's
was too much for the best of the UK Athletes.
Gordon Mugi(Kenya) was always in charge at the front of the Men's Race, but
only won by 18 seconds from Ethiopian challenger Seyoum Nigussie in a time
of 68 minutes. Third place was hotly contested by Orlando Edwards and Mike
Coleman, with Edwards prevailing by four seconds over his rival. Tom Collins
was 5th and Martin Cox 6th.
The Ladies race was a real battle between Kenyan Rebby Koech, and Lucy
McAllister(Brstol and West) with Koech pulling away to win by 37 seconds in
a time of 1:15:13
Kiditz Yichenku(Ethiopia) was third, with Amy Chalk(Bristol & West) 4th.
The remarkable Clare Elms(Dulwich Runners) was 5th, setting yet another
record Masters time for Hastings, and Katy Moore(Brighton & Hove) 6th.
On a day of perfect weather conditions, there were lots of PB's and Masters
records, especially the ones of Clare Elms and Sally Musson.
With massive crowds all round the route, there was also a record number of
Spectators enjoying the Event.
Thousands of pounds will be raised for many Charities and needy causes.
Prize Giving Evening will be on Sunday 1st May, at The Azur.
The 2012 Hastings Half Marathon will be on Sunday 25th March 2012.
Entries are now open at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
On a wonderful sunny and windless Day at Hastings, the return of The Kenyan's
was too much for the best of the UK Athletes.
Gordon Mugi(Kenya) was always in charge at the front of the Men's Race, but
only won by 18 seconds from Ethiopian challenger Seyoum Nigussie in a time
of 68 minutes. Third place was hotly contested by Orlando Edwards and Mike
Coleman, with Edwards prevailing by four seconds over his rival. Tom Collins
was 5th and Martin Cox 6th.
The Ladies race was a real battle between Kenyan Rebby Koech, and Lucy
McAllister(Brstol and West) with Koech pulling away to win by 37 seconds in
a time of 1:15:13
Kiditz Yichenku(Ethiopia) was third, with Amy Chalk(Bristol & West) 4th.
The remarkable Clare Elms(Dulwich Runners) was 5th, setting yet another
record Masters time for Hastings, and Katy Moore(Brighton & Hove) 6th.
On a day of perfect weather conditions, there were lots of PB's and Masters
records, especially the ones of Clare Elms and Sally Musson.
With massive crowds all round the route, there was also a record number of
Spectators enjoying the Event.
Thousands of pounds will be raised for many Charities and needy causes.
Prize Giving Evening will be on Sunday 1st May, at The Azur.
The 2012 Hastings Half Marathon will be on Sunday 25th March 2012.
Entries are now open at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
2011 Hastings Half Marathon round up of front runners
Could be an exciting race up front for both the male and female athletes.
Leading Contenders:-
Race No: Name:
Male
3764 Michael Coleman(Kent) (Winner in 2006)
3526 Martin Cox (Salford) Mountain Running Champion 2nd in
2010.
3855 Orlando Edwards (UK International) First time at Hastings.
1 Gordon Mugi (Kenya) 3rd at Bath Half this month.
4241 Seoum Nigussie (Ethiopia) First time.
Female
1164 Lucy MacAlister (UK International) (2nd in 2005)
3034 Alice Mogire (Kenya) First time.
4243 Kidst Yichenku (Ethiopia)
4244 Mestawot Ariti (Ethiopia)
Local Athletes.
Last year Henry Mountcastle (4338) won the Premier Travel Hastings Local Men's award. This year Daniel Anderson (2802) will be aiming to get back his local crown.
But watch for improving James Climpson (4221), who was third last year.
Are there any surprise male local athletes who could get in the reckoning?
Holly Wheeler (4323) is aiming to defend her local title from last
year. Samantha Alvarez (1495) who now lives locally, just may make Holly work for it.
Sally Lovell (1975) will try to improve on Her third place last year.
As at Monday 14th March 2011.
Entries still coming in, and maybe more elite athletes to enter before the day.
Contact me if you require more information.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Leading Contenders:-
Race No: Name:
Male
3764 Michael Coleman(Kent) (Winner in 2006)
3526 Martin Cox (Salford) Mountain Running Champion 2nd in
2010.
3855 Orlando Edwards (UK International) First time at Hastings.
1 Gordon Mugi (Kenya) 3rd at Bath Half this month.
4241 Seoum Nigussie (Ethiopia) First time.
Female
1164 Lucy MacAlister (UK International) (2nd in 2005)
3034 Alice Mogire (Kenya) First time.
4243 Kidst Yichenku (Ethiopia)
4244 Mestawot Ariti (Ethiopia)
Local Athletes.
Last year Henry Mountcastle (4338) won the Premier Travel Hastings Local Men's award. This year Daniel Anderson (2802) will be aiming to get back his local crown.
But watch for improving James Climpson (4221), who was third last year.
Are there any surprise male local athletes who could get in the reckoning?
Holly Wheeler (4323) is aiming to defend her local title from last
year. Samantha Alvarez (1495) who now lives locally, just may make Holly work for it.
Sally Lovell (1975) will try to improve on Her third place last year.
As at Monday 14th March 2011.
Entries still coming in, and maybe more elite athletes to enter before the day.
Contact me if you require more information.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Runners to look out for on Race Day
Neil Sadler - Running 13 x Hastings Half Marathon's Sunday 20thMarch. Neil Sadler (Race No. 1313) will start his epic endurance feat at 1:30pm on Friday 18th March, from the start line of the Hastings Half Marathon in Sea Road, St.Leonards. He will run consecutively the Half Marathon route 13 times, finishing with the last one with the Official Race start at 10:30am on Sunday 20th March. He is raising money for the Oliver Curd Trust. You can contact him on 07976716280 before or during the run (day and night).
Andy Chadwick from Maidstone (Race No. 862) will be running the race running backwards (Reverse Running). He is looking for company and help to see him around the route.
Ashley Scrace is cycling from Sheffield to Hastings (300 miles) to raise funds for St.Michael's Hospice, and is aiming to finish at 2:00pm on the Half Marathon Finish Line.
Terry Avery (Race No. 3204) will be pushed and pulled around in his wheelchair, by his family and friends. Terry had a Stroke last year, and will be raising funds for The Stroke Association and The Irvine Unit at Bexhill, and the ARRCC day centre at Rye, to say thank you for their treatment of him.
Shaun Creasey (Race No. 3416) Golf Professional at Cooden Beach Golf Club, will be competing in the event for the 12th time, and showing that even Golfer's must be fit!
Dave Hinton (07794721789) will be sleeping out rough this week, and then running the Half Marathon on Sunday, to raise money and awareness for The Seaview Project.
A group of 20 local fire fighters will be pushing a Bed round the Route, to raise money for the High Dependency unit at Conquest Hospital, and MacMillan Nurses. Apparently the bed has been modified with steering and brakes. They are the Red and White Watch at Hastings Fire Station. Contact Graham Greer (07817 433308)
For further information contact Eric Hardwick 07734149808.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Andy Chadwick from Maidstone (Race No. 862) will be running the race running backwards (Reverse Running). He is looking for company and help to see him around the route.
Ashley Scrace is cycling from Sheffield to Hastings (300 miles) to raise funds for St.Michael's Hospice, and is aiming to finish at 2:00pm on the Half Marathon Finish Line.
Terry Avery (Race No. 3204) will be pushed and pulled around in his wheelchair, by his family and friends. Terry had a Stroke last year, and will be raising funds for The Stroke Association and The Irvine Unit at Bexhill, and the ARRCC day centre at Rye, to say thank you for their treatment of him.
Shaun Creasey (Race No. 3416) Golf Professional at Cooden Beach Golf Club, will be competing in the event for the 12th time, and showing that even Golfer's must be fit!
Dave Hinton (07794721789) will be sleeping out rough this week, and then running the Half Marathon on Sunday, to raise money and awareness for The Seaview Project.
A group of 20 local fire fighters will be pushing a Bed round the Route, to raise money for the High Dependency unit at Conquest Hospital, and MacMillan Nurses. Apparently the bed has been modified with steering and brakes. They are the Red and White Watch at Hastings Fire Station. Contact Graham Greer (07817 433308)
For further information contact Eric Hardwick 07734149808.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Monday, May 03, 2010
Hastings Half marathon Press Release May 2010.
£125,260.00 RAISED FOR NEEDY CAUSES.
At a packed Azur at the Marina, for the awards evening for this year's Half
Marathon, a record sum raised was announced of monies that had been
notified to the Hastings Lions Club so far. This is the first time in 26
years that the figure has gone over £100,000.
The Winner of the Dyer Charity Shield, for raising the most money for a
cause, was the Royal Mail Sales Team, who raised £6590 for The Oliver Curd
Trust.
This was part of a figure of £15,515 raised for The Trust, and St. Michael's
Hospice Runners had raised so far £18,400, and McMillan so far £4457.
Many more other needy causes benefited by the efforts of so many runners in
both the Half Marathon and The Mini-Run.
The Hastings Lions Club would like to congratulate everyone who contributed
towards raising this fantastic sum, and the Sponsors who donated over £2000
worth of prizes that were awarded on the evening.
The awards evening got of to a difficult start, with a coach of young
athletes late arriving back from a meeting at Guildford, guest presenter Tim
Hutchings flight being delayed from Manchester, and Hastings mayor Maureen
Charlesworth recovering from a twisted Back, but by amending the script the
ceremony proceeded well.
Amongst the awards were three 'Lifetime Awards'.
Tony Betley who has been with the Red Cross for the event for 26 years.
The drink station and Mini-Run baggage team of Doug Edwards and Reg Lower,
who have been supporting the event for 26 years.
The Cone Team of Reg Phillips, Jeff Coleman and Colin Mathis, who have been
carrying out their duties for 26 years.
Mike Scholes, freshly returned from The North Pole, being the first blind
person to trek a marathon to The Pole, received The Conquest Trophy, and was
interviewed by Presenter John Hollands.
The Oliver Curd Trust received a cheque for £500 from General Dynamics for
being the first charity team home.
There was a tremendous reception for a representative of 1st battalion The
Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, to receive their public Services Award.
And Neil Saddler received the Bo Peep special award for running the Half
Marathon route six times in succession.
The mayor of Hastings presented The Cinque Ports shield to the mayor of Rye.
Tim Hutchings did a great job handing over the prizes and awards, much to
the delight of the many reciprients.
But of course the big winners were needy causes.
Entries are now open for Sunday 20th March 2011 at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Eric Hardwick M.B.E. Race Director.
Hastings Half Marathon, organised by the Lions Club of Hastings.
Hastings Half Marathon Press Release 23rd March 2010-03-23
Hastings Half Marathon Press Release 23rd March 2010-03-23
The Awards/Prize Giving this year will be on Sunday 2nd May, starting at
7.p.m., at The Azur at the Marina, St.Leonards.
Food will also be available from the Menu.
Please get your sponsor form to us, or tell how much you have raised by 2nd
May.
We are pleased to announce that UK International Athlete, Sports
Broadcaster, and now Race Director of the New Brighton Marathon TIM
HUTCHINS, will be Presenting The Awards and Prizes.
We are pleased to add that there are still a few places available in the
Brighton Marathon Mini-Mile, for youngsters from 7 to 17. To enter go to
www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/minimile Date is Sunday 18th April.
Entries close on 30th March, so enter Now.
The 2011 Hastings Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 20th March.
Souvenirs of this year's Event -Martingales, Mugs, Towels, Tea Cloths, Face
Cloths,
Pens, T. shirts etc. can be ordered online at www.hastings-half.co.uk
Don't forget your photos from www.asiphoto.com
Enquires to racedirector@hastings-half.co.uk
Thankyou for your valued support.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director, Hastings Half Marathon
Organised by The Hastings Lions Club.
Race director
27th Hastings Half Marathon on the 20th March 2011.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
January’s update
The 'Half Marathon' Season culminates with the staging of the ever popular Hastings Half Marathon, which is organised by the Lions Club of Hastings, and ably assisted by Hastings A.C. and Hastings Runners.
Just perfect for finalising your training for the Brighton and London Marathons, as being a tough route, some say it is equivalent to running nearer 16 miles! The Fantastic Atmosphere and large crowds and entertainment around the Route gives the Runners good experience of a Big Event.
Many times voted The Best Half Marathon in The UK, due to it being a leader in innovation and giving value to runners, the Event keeps breaking new ground to keep it ahead of the Field.
New this year will be Texting all finishers automatically with their chip to chip times, within hours of the end of The Event. This is on top of sending all finishers a Photo Edition of the Hastings Observer, with all results and details. Add to that the Free Best Quality Programme anywhere, Free Park and Ride, Free Creche, Hot Drink at the finish and the Famous 'Hastings Brass', and you have an idea of the Quality and feel of the Event.
The other beauty of the Event, besides more Prize Categories than any other event, is that runners can raise any sponsor money for their OWN particular cause or Charity.
There will also be New this year a Fantastic Pre-Race Pasta Party, at The AZUR at the Marina, with all you can eat for £9.95.
It is expected that a number of leading UK Athletes will be competing for the Prize Money available.
It will also be the 20th Running of The Mini-Run for 11-16 ages.
Enter now at www.hastings-half.co.uk.
Enquiries to racedirector@hastings-half.co.uk
An Event Not to be Missed.
Eric Hardwick M.B.E.
Race Director,
Hastings Half Marathon
Race Director
26th Hastings Half Marathon on the 21st March 2010.
Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
