Junior Dash
Sun 12 Jul 2026 New Romney, Kent, UK

Romney Marsh Children's Dash

The Junior Dash gives young runners a fun, friendly introduction to racing, with a safe, fully marshalled route and a brilliant finish-line buzz for all.

  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
Saint Martin's Field, New Romney
Junior Dash

10:00

All ages

£6

  • 1 km road running

Event overview

Race across the wide-open landscapes of Romney Marsh in this fast, friendly 10K, perfect for PB chasers and runners who love big skies and quiet roads.

Set in the heart of the Kent countryside, this classic 10K delivers a flat, traffic-light rural route with far-reaching views and a calm, focused race atmosphere.

Expertly organised and welcoming to all abilities, it’s an ideal event for first-timers stepping up to 10K or experienced runners targeting a strong time.

Highlights

  • Flat 10K road race ideal for PB attempts
  • Quiet rural roads across Romney Marsh
  • Big-sky scenery and open countryside views
  • Accurately measured, chip-timed course
  • Friendly, well-supported event atmosphere
  • Finisher medal for all runners
  • Professional organisation
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike

This event is part of Romney Marsh 10K.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress

Timetable

  • 08:30 | Race HQ & Registration opens
  • 09:45 | Junior Run Start
  • 09:50 | Race Director's Briefing on the start line
  • 10:00 | Race Start (10k & 2 Mile Fun Run)

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Way markers

This event is proud to invite junior racers to the start line for their own dedicated event, giving young runners the chance to experience the thrill of race day.

The approximately 1km race will take place at 09:45, ahead of the main race.

While the race will not be chip timed, all runners will receive a finisher’s medal. Race numbers are available for collection on the day only.

Parents are responsible for collecting their children at the finish line. Parents accompanying younger racers do not need an additional entry; however, participating parents will not receive a chip time or medal.

Everyone is encouraged to support the young runners with loud, enthusiastic cheers as they cross the finish line.

  • Toilets
  • Unmanned bag storage

Event HQ

Saint Martin's Field
Ashford Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28
UK

Parking

Car parking is available within the village.

  • Medal

All runners will receive a finisher’s medal.

Nice flat route, good for those looking for a fast time and good for slower, less experienced runners. Andrew H

Great event Krzysztof K

Gorgeous route, great atmosphere, I’ll definitely do this again. Thank you to all. Allison T

Great atmosphere, well organised & thank you to all especially the volunteers. Sarah W

Great atmosphere, good medal & gifts appreciate it. Sarah W

Very good event for me and facilities available, being localish I know the set up and number one event for me apart from cross country, thank you. Raymond P

A lovely and well organised event with beautiful scenery, it’s also nice and flat. Graeme F

Would quite like an earlier start in the summer heat. 9am would have been good. Sophie B

Flat. Really well organised. Will W

Perfect first running event. Ash P

Excellent organisation and marshalling. A lovely course with a beautiful medal. Deborah W

Super-flat race with a lovely atmosphere and great organisation. Excellent marshalling! David I

Really well organised and will definitely do again. Flat course and really nice medal at the end. Kevin B

Quick and easy race number collection. Well organised and marshalled event with a friendly atmosphe. Peter W

  • All ages
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£6.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 12 Jul
  • #2 of 2
Saint Martin's Field, New Romney
10K

10:30

Age 15 & over

£22-£24

  • 10 km road running
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