An occasional, slightly silly run along the pebbly beaches and sometimes sand of Hastings and St Leonards. Every so often with added competitive litter picking…
What is Pebble Dash?
It’s a run. Sort of a race. But mostly a group run with a bunch of fun people.
It’s 5 miles. Ish…
It happens occasionally and is timed with tides, so join the mailing list to make sure you know when the next race is happening.
It’s way more interesting than running on flat asphalt.
It’s about using more of your body and your brain.
It’s about control, more than speed.
It’s running on pebbles, sand and more often than not, through salty water, so don’t wear your best shoes…
Sometimes we add competitive litter picking into the mix.
Read about previous runs here…
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We won’t share your email address with anyone else and we’ll only email you occasionally to let you know when Pebble Dash runs are happening.
Pebble Dash – Race Details
Meet / start point is on the old bathing pool site, exactly here: ///herb.fresh.hedge
It’s an out and back course. Touch the harbour arm, then back to the old bathing pool.
There is no set route. So long as you stay on the beach at all times. No running on the promenade.
It’s more or less impossible to do the run without jumping at least a few groynes. These are dangerous. There are often ankle breaking big drops on one side. They’re covered in barnacles and rusty metal. Go carefully and make an assessment before you leap…
Running on sand is fine and often quicker. But not always. Sometimes it’s muddy. Sometimes there are sharp and slippery rocks. It’s your call.
Other people use the beach. Please be mindful of them and give them plenty of space, especially when jumping groynes.
You’ll have to run under the pier, twice. Don’t brain yourself on the rusty metalwork.
Published race times are the actual start time. So if you want to do stretches or whatever, then you should get there earlier.
The route is about 7.5km or just under 5 miles, depending on the route you pick it could be a bit more. But it will feel like running more than double that…
No prizes for winning. Just bragging rights and eternal glory.
This isn’t an organised official run. There’s no first aid or water station. You take part entirely at your own risk. Don’t be a dick.
Pebble Dash Course
Pebble Dash & Pick Course
