Hospice Run
31 January 2027 @ 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Kick-start 2027 with purpose at our brand-new Hospice Run, celebrating 40 years of local hospice care.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, stepping up to your very first race, or gathering friends and family for a memorable day out, this event is for everyone. The 5K is the perfect starting point for new runners and walkers alike, while the 10K offers an exciting challenge for those ready to go the extra mile.
Join hundreds of supporters at the start line outside Bexhill Sea Angling Club for a feel‑good event bursting with community spirit and just the right amount of friendly competition. Most importantly, every mile completed and every pound raised helps provide vital hospice care for local people and their families.
Lace up your trainers, take on the challenge and start the year making a real difference.
Event kindly sponsored by Wilson Process Systems.
Hospice Run FAQ’s
Race location: East Parade, East of the De La Warr Pavilion, Seafront, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1NY
Race HQ location: Bexhill Sea Angling Club, East Parade, East of the De La Warr Pavilion, Seafront, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1NY
Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:30am
Race Director’s Briefing on the start line: 10.20am
Main race starts (5K & 10k): 10:30am
Bag drop: You are welcome to leave your bag at the bag drop in Race HQ. This may be unmanned at points throughout the event so by doing so is at your own risk and discretion. You will be responsible for labelling your bag clearly.
Facilities: Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this event, so arrive ready to run!
Parking: Street parking and car parks are available close to the start and finish area. Please ensure you park responsibly and ensure all parking charges are covered for the duration of your stay.
Toilets: There are portable toilets available near the start/finish area. There are also public toilets along the course.
Headphones: Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.
If you are seen to be wearing in-the-ear or over-the-ear headphones by our Race Team or an England Athletics Adjudicator, then you are at risk of being disqualified.
Race Start and finish: The 5k & 10k both start and finish in the same location and this is adjacent to the Race HQ.
Course, terrain, route signage and marshals: You can view and download a map of the course here: https://www.plotaroute.com/map/3208239
About the course: The course in along the promenade, so will be on footpaths the whole route. The 5k is a single lap (there and back) and the 10k will be two laps.
Terrain: The course follows concrete footpaths, which are generally smooth and wide. They may be slippery when wet, and after stormy weather there may be shingle on parts of the path.
Other path users: Please be aware you will be sharing the footpath with other walkers, runners and cyclists. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all time.
Signage and marshals: The course will be clearly marked using large arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.
Kit and footwear: This is a road race, so footwear to support running on hard surfaces recommended. Due to the time of year this is taking place, please key an eye on the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, bring layers or a spare set of clothes if needed. If wearing layers, please do still proudly wear your SMH running vest over the top!
Litter: Please DO NOT drop litter, there will be bins provided and available all along the route.
Water stations: As well as a water station at the end of the race, there will be a water station at the ‘turn around point’ on the route. Whilst we will ensure our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying water with them.
Spectators: We encourage you to bring friends and family to watch and cheer you on and join in the good spirit of the race with their enthusiasm and cheers. They will be able to view the whole course.
Medals and prizes: There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers of both the 5k and the 10k race.
A trophy prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female winners (both distances)
A trophy prize for the 1st male and female age group categories (both distances)
A trophy prize for 1st male junior and female junior (both distances)
Prize presentation: Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 mins – 1hr after the first runner has crossed the finish line and all prize winners have finished. Please listen for announcements from the race director.
Results: Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website as soon as possible after the event. If you have any questions concerning live results, please ensure that you have e-mailed this to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.
Age restrictions: England athletics govern the age restrictions for all our races. On the day of the race, you must be the following age for each distance:
5K: 11 years of over
10k: 15 years or over
Can I change my distance after I start running?
If you would like to drop down to a shorter distance, due to the England Athletics rules, you will need to ensure that you have changed your distance before the race.
You can still do this on the day, but please ensure you have informed the times and/or the Race Director so they can manually amend your race entry and so that you receive an accurate time instead of a DNF (Did not finish). If the lower distance is at full capacity, then you may not be able to collect a medal for your new distance: the Race Director will be able to confirm.
If you would like to upgrade your entry to a longer distance after you start running, sadly this is not possible. However, if you know you would like to swap to the longer distance before the race begins, then please speak to the Race Director who will advise if the race has capacity to support this. If this is possible, there will be a difference to pay.
Running with a buggy: yes, it will be possible to run with a buggy, just please always be aware or other runners.
Can I walk the event? Yes, this is an inclusive event, so if you wish to participate and walk some or all of the distance, you can. Please position yourself near the back at the start of the event so that those wishing to run are ahead of you.
Race organiser: This is a Nice Work race fully organised and delivered by their wonderful team. You can contact Nice Work on info@nice-work.org.uk
First aid provision: First Aid will be in attendance for the duration of the race. Should you feel unwell at any stage of the race, please do not hesitate to wave down a marshal and they will call First Aid for you and ensure you are well cared for. If you are unable to make your way to the next marshal point, please advise a fellow runner and ask them to notify a marshal of your location.
Your health and fitness
Before attempting to race we ask that you make sure you are 100% fit to do so. If you feel unwell or are carrying an injury, we would strongly recommend not taking part and only return to running once you feel fully fit to do so. If you are unsure if you are fit to run, please speak to your doctor.
Photographer
There will be volunteer photographers at the event capturing pictures on the day to use in marketing. These may be shared on our social media and website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the event team on the day.
Deferrals
We are pleased to let you know that deferrals to next year or another Nice Work race are possible for this event, providing that there are still places available in your chosen race. Here’s what you need to know:
Deferral deadlines
10:00 on the Friday before race day.
Deferral costs
A deferral will incur a £5 donation plus any difference in race fee.
Races you can defer to
You can defer to the same race in the following year.
Deferral process
Contact HospiceRun@stmichaelshopsice.com with your full name so we can process this for you.
Deferral limit
There is no limit to the number of deferrals you can make but you will incur a deferral charge for each one.
Changing distance within the same race
Please note, if you are looking to change distance but remain in the same race on the same date, then please get in touch with us on HospiceRun@stmichaelshospice.com as we can manage this change for you manually and, under these circumstances only, ensure that you are not incorrectly charged a deferral fee. If you have any problems then please don’t hesitate to let us know and we will be happy to help.
Transfers to another runner: Sadly, we are unable to offer this for this event.
Refunds: We do not offer refunds for this this event.
Merchandise: At the point of signing up you will be offered a free St Michael’s Hospice(SMH) running vest to wear on the day. If you would like a SMH cotton t-shirt as an alternative, this can be arranged. There will be an optional donation of £5.00 for this. To order one please contact: HospiceRun@stmichaelshospice.com
Race number: You race number will be posted out to you and will arrive approximately 1-2 weeks before the event. If you have not received your race bib by post then this is most likely because you are a relatively late registration and your bib number will be available to collect from the registration team at Race HQ on the morning of the race. Whilst we will have a fantastic team on site to facilitate this, we still ask that you please allow plenty of time to make your collection before the race begins. Please note, if you have already received your race number in the post then you do not need to visit the team at race registration on the day. If you are a relatively late entry and have registered close to race day or if you need to collect a new race bib for any reason, then we recommend taking a screenshot of your booking confirmation email with your details on it to present to the team on the day. We get to run in some beautiful places but this can mean that internet and phone signals can be difficult.
Please remember to complete your medical information on the reverse of your number before you race. This is a life-saving racing requirement for your own safety.
Weather update: As this is event is taking place in January and along the seafront. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the day. You can bring layers to wear at the start and if needed, these can be dropped off on route with the any of the marshals, who will donate them to the St Michael’s Hospice Retail Team.
If you have your SMG running vest, this can be worn over long sleeved tops to provide extra warmth and protection, but ensure you are still fully branded on the day.
Phone reception: Due to the remote location of the Race HQ, phone signal can be unreliable. Please make sure you download a copy of your booking confirmation to your phone before you arrive.
