Harwich Half and 10k raises thousands for Hospice

The official UK athletics affiliated chip timed race started from Lower Marine Parade/ Beach Road with runners taking in the sights of old Harwich and the seafront.

Marcus Poston, Fundraising Manager, said: "What an incredible day at our St Helena Hospice Half Marathon and 10k and a huge congratulations to our amazing runners!

"We saw over 750 people run the half marathon and 10k distance, all in support of our local hospice with the sun shining and the brilliant local community cheering everyone on.

"We are approaching £55,000 raised by our amazing runners and we thank them all so much as this money goes to support the viral work St Helena Hospice does at the inpatient unit and in patients' homes right across north east Essex.

"A huge well done and thank you to all our marshals and volunteers on the day who play a vital part in events like these. The support is greatly appreciated, and we cannot thank them enough.

"In only two years of this event for St Helena Hospice, we have seen such wonderful feedback, experiences and we cannot wait to see everyone again in 2027.

"We would like to thank our race partner Nice Work who supports us in delivery such an incredible race event. Thanks to our headline sponsor DSV along with our other fantastic sponsors 5am high, Bells Power Group, Co. Harwich, Rebel Monkey Coffee House, Oakley Turf Farm, Ramsey Hill Garage, Hawkins & Woolley and Barratt Homes.

"St Helena Hospice also benefited with support and contributions from Complete Event, Turners Service Centre, Grafiscape, Matt Rayner Music, Morrisons Harwich, Rapid Relief Team, Optimum Print, Essex Raynet, Tower Security, Tendring Leisure Centres/Tendring District Council, Harwich Therapy, Harwich & Dovercourt High School and Mayflower Primary School."