JERSEY’S ROADS will come alive tomorrow as nearly 1,000 participants take on The Hospice Half, the island’s premier half marathon event supporting Jersey Hospice Care.
The race kicks off at 8am from The Hospice West shop in St Ouen, with runners tackling the 13.1-mile route to the finish line at Jersey Hospice Care on Mont Cochon.
This year’s event sees a mix of solo runners alongside 2-person and 4-person relay teams, all hoping to challenge themselves over the scenic but testing course. The current race record of 1:13:37, held by Joshua Brien, is up for grabs, with a £100 voucher awaiting anyone who can better it.
Race Packs
All participants must collect their race packs from Rock N Road Run Co at Liberty Wharf before 3pm on Saturday. Each pack includes a race bib, which must be displayed on the front of your top with emergency contact details completed on the back, a coach ticket, a bag tag, and a t-shirt if ordered.
Runners are reminded that withdrawing from the race is only possible by contacting hospicehalf@jerseyhospicecare.com.
Transferring race numbers is strictly prohibited.
Getting to the Start
Coaches will depart promptly at 7:10am from:
- St Helier – Stand O, Liberation Station, and Le Petit Train Layby, picking up en route from Mr Fish – First Tower.
- Les Quennevais Precinct – with a stop at St Peter by the Sir George Carteret pub.
Runners must be dropped off at St Ouen Parish Hall only, as a one-way system will operate, and parking at the Hospice Shop or Parish Hall is not permitted.
A bag drop is available at the start, but bags must be clearly labelled with corresponding bib numbers.
Road Closures
Expect delays as several roads close during the race:
- Rue de la Croix, St Ouen from 7:15am
- Route de Vinchelez, from Morrisons to La Greve de Lecq junction, from 7:30am until the last participant reaches mile 6
- La Neuf Chemin and La Chenolles, St John
- Mont Cochon – stop/go system from Clos St Andre to Fern Valley; northbound traffic closed from Rue de Trachy
Marshals and honorary police will be stationed along the route to keep runners and spectators safe.
Spectators and Finish Line
Fans are encouraged to cheer on runners along the route and at the finish line at Jersey Hospice Care.
Parking is available at St Andrews Park, Mont Cochon, with a shuttle minibus running between the park and the finish line from 8:30am to 11:30am.
Dogs (except guide dogs) and bicycles, including e-bikes, are not permitted at the finish. Hot and cold drinks, along with homemade cakes and cookies, will be available in the EY Race Village at the finish. Donations are appreciated but not compulsory.
Winner’s Presentation
The prize-giving will take place at 6pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at the King Centre, Jersey Hospice Care.
Awards will be presented to overall male and female winners, age categories, 2- and 4-person relay teams, and the fastest corporate 4-person mixed relay team for the EY Corporate Cup.
