A new and exciting event will be welcomed to Worthing on Sunday 14th February 2016.

During the race, participants can expect to explore the most scenic parts of Worthing beginning in Marine Parade, navigating around the town before returning along the seafront for several miles.

Richard Xerri, Race Director says: “We are excited to organise the inaugural Worthing Half Marathon. Worthing lends itself to a flat fast course which makes the event fantastic for beginners and fast times. Being Valentine’s Day we want people to enter and run their valentine off their feet. I am excited to be assisting Guild Care in their fundraising efforts and supporting the local community with this event”

Katie Banister, Community Relationship Officer at Guild Care, says: “We are thrilled to be involved with Worthing’s new half-marathon as the event’s chosen charity. Worthing is our hometown – Guild Care created the first Citizens Advice Bureau in our town in the 1930s and 40s, and today, we help more people than ever before, aged 5 to 105. 

“If you’d like to support children with special needs, older people living alone, carers and people living with the debilitating effects of dementia, please run for Guild Care and help make a difference today. We can’t wait to cheer everyone on at the Worthing Half Marathon – good luck to everyone who takes part!”.

1,000 local children between the ages of 5 and 17 will also be able to take part in a children’s specific race .The aim of this race is to help build an Olympic legacy in the area and encourage more children to take up running and join local clubs.

Friends and families will be encouraged to come along and support the participants on the day taking in all that Worthing has to offer - both at the seaside and in the towns.   

Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Borough Council, says: “This half marathon is going to be an excellent addition to Worthing’s rapidly growing sporting events programme, and I’m pleased to see that it will cater to everyone - regardless of age or ability. I’m even going to give it a go myself!

“The town is rapidly making a name for itself as a place to come and get motivated - whether to train for a half-marathon, take up watersports or get a new business off the ground.  These are exciting times for Worthing and I’m delighted that events such as these are giving us opportunities to really show our area off to its best.” 

To enter your place in the Worthing Half Marathon or Mini Mile visit www.worthinghalf.co.uk