Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
Sun 19 Apr 2026 Ashford, Kent, UK

Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

A superbly crafted spring marathon and half through some of Kent's prettiest countryside for your racing pleasure... Will you accept the challenge?

2 races

  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • #1 of 2
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£29

  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • #2 of 2
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£38

Event overview

Run the undulating, quiet, wide lanes outside Ashford in Kent plus a short section on the Pilgrims Way.

Both races carry UKA licences and are accurately measured, which means that a good time for marathon runners could see you secure a β€˜Good for Age’ time for a certain somewhat larger big-city marathon!

Both races are suitable for runners of all abilities, from experienced athletes to those new to half or full marathon races. More to the point, this is known for being a friendly event. The race always attracts great reviews and, for those of you who are experienced marathon runners, the event makes a refreshing change from some of the busy, big city affairs.

runners

Highlights

  • Stunning countryside scenery
  • Amazing volunteer support
  • Friendly atmosphere 

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Timetable

  • 07:30 | Race HQ and registration opens
  • 08:50 | Race Directors briefing (at start line)
  • 09:00 | Marathon and Half Marathon start

  • Bag storage
  • Rural

Event HQ

Sandyacres Sports & Social Club
Sandyhurst Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN25 4PE
UK

Race HQ

Located at Sandyacres Sports Club.

Parking

There will be car parking available at the Bidwell's Car Park.

By rail

The closest railway station is Charing, which is served by trains from Ashford International. It is just a short half-mile walk from the station to the race HQ.

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.

To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, runners are encouraged to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. The teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful.

Great all round run! Well organized, friendly organisers and marshalls, well stocked drink stations. Caroline F

Suits me, no fuss, no fanfare, just two beautiful laps of the Kent countryside. Sean C

The marshalls for this event really made a difference for me as they were very supportive the whole way. All in all a great experience and a challenging course. Maxwell H

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • #1 of 2
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£29

  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • #2 of 2
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford
Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£38

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