Worthing RUNFEST 28th April 2024

"The Worthing Half Marathon finish was well organised with a great quality medal and lots of freebies and a t shirt. The event village at the finish was vibrant and full of atmosphere. An event that I would definitely do again." 

About Worthing

Consistently one of the sunniest places in the UK, in 2019 Worthing was voted the 5th happiest place to live in the South East – no surprise when you glimpse the glistening sea and rolling hills of the South Downs and discover more about Worthing’s vibrant cultural and foodie scene.

8 facts about Worthing...

1. The name “Worthing” derives from the old English name “Worth” which meant “valiant one or one that is noble” and “ingas” which means “people of” and is reduced to “ing” in modern language. So, there you have it – Worthing folk are valiant and noble! Worthing’s Latin motto ‘Ex terra copiam e mari salutem’ translates as ‘from the land plenty and from the sea health’.
2. The area around Worthing has been populated for at least 6,000 years and contains Britain's greatest concentration of Stone Age flint mines, which are some of the earliest mines in Europe. The Iron Age hill fort of Cissbury Ring is one of Britain's largest.
3. For many centuries Worthing was a small mackerel fishing hamlet until in the late 18th century when it developed into an elegant Georgian seaside resort.
4. Worthing is officially the sunniest place in the United Kingdom with 1903 hours of sunshine per year. That's why they call it Sunny Worthing!
5. Oscar Wilde holidayed in the town in 1893 and 1894, writing the "Importance of Being Earnest" during his second visit.
6. Worthing Pier was designed by Sir Robert Rawlinson and was opened on April 12, 1862. The Pier has survived several disasters. In 1913 strong gales caused the decking between the pier and shore to be washed away. In 1933 a fire destroyed the South Pavilion. In 1940, during World War II, a hole was blown in the pier’s decking to stop it being used as a landing point for an enemy attack. After taking second or third place for the past four years, Worthing Pier has been voted "Pier of the year 2019" by the members of the National Piers Society.
7. Several world records have been set in Worthing including the heaviest fig grown (295g), the longest football marathon and the most consecutive rounds of kickboxing.
8. Worthing has schooled a number of celebrities including Simon Mayo (radio presenter), Dame Anita Roddick (founder of the Body Shop) and Billy Idol (musician). The band Royal Blood are from Worthing.

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