- Sun 10 May 2026
10:00
Age 15 & over
£25-£30
- 10 km road running + 41 m ascent
Event overview
With flat, scenic routes and a relaxed seaside atmosphere, itโs an ideal chance to chase a PB, enjoy coastal views, or simply soak up race-day buzz by the sea. The course is a nice flat, fast run along the waterfront.
All runners will receive a super cool, high-quality medal, full race chip timing with instant results to view at the event or via the website as the race takes place, drinks, sweets, as well as other offers and discounts.
Highlights
- Choice of 5K, 10K or half marathon distances
- Predominantly flat, fast coastal routes
- Scenic paths linking Whitstable and Herne Bay
- Suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike
- Clearly marked and marshalled course
- Chip timing for accurate results
- Finishers medal for all participants
- Supportive, friendly race-day atmosphere
This event is part of Run Whitstable & Herne Bay May 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
Event photos
Event video
Event community
- All fitness levels
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Buggy friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
Timetable
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Flat
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- Navigation not required
- Out and back
- Traffic free
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Please note the course is path and road running shoes are recommended for this event.
- The course is flat
- 5K turns back on itself at the 2.5K point
- 10K turns back on itself at the 5K point
- Half marathon does an initial 1.1K out and back towards Hampton/Herne Bay before coming back past the start / finish to do the full 10K section twice
- Buggies are OK
- Wheelchair friendly
- Note the course may be altered at any point up to event day if necessary
Cut off
2 hours.
- Coast
Event HQ
Hampton Pier Recreation Ground
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 8EJ
UK
Race HQ
The event hub is located on the large grassed area, to the left of the childrenโs play area at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground.
Parking
The event hub is based at Herne Bay. The car park is very limited in space, so try to park prior to getting to this location. Do not park on the double yellow lines on Hampton Pier Avenue. Parking officers will be checking and managing this area so we do not want you to get a ticket.
Take a bit more time and park slightly further away. See Canterbury City Council parking options.
By rail
Herne Bay raliway station is the closest and around a 10-15 minute walk.
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Included
- Finisherโs medal for all finishers
- Chip timing with results available shortly after the race
- Fully marshalled and clearly signed course
- Water and sweets at the finish
- Optional bag drop at Race HQ
- Medical cover throughout the event
- Trophies for leading finishers
- Race number provided for collection on the day
Amazing route pretty much 98% flat great views and choice of location well hosted only criticism would be the bag area was not well covered it was an open gazebo so bag got soaked and dirty because of the rain and was all mud in the bag area also no where to stand out of the rain while waiting but still a brilliant run itself and good Peter W
Great course, second time my Son and I have ran it and will definitely be back. Nice flat run, well marshalled and great support from spectators. Tamzin C
Was a great day out and very much enjoyed, lots of helpful arrows and friendly volunteers! Chloe W
Aust keep doing what you're doing, great job everyone, Andy R
Good first one for me and my mum. Aaron N
Well organised, friendly. Enjoyed the day. Tristan M
Excellent event. Had a lot of fun. Chris J
Great route. Great atmosphere. Claire M
Excellent and very friendly race. Holly G
Well run and friendly. Gary W
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Age 15 & over
- Entries open
- Enter on day
- Enter online
Children
Children of all ages are welcome to take part in events, unless otherwise stated for a specific race. All children remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian throughout the event. If a parent or guardian is confident their child can safely complete a 5K or 10K unaccompanied, they may do so, provided the parent or guardian remains onsite at all times.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£25.00
Entry fee (on the day)
£30.00
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- Sun 10 May
- #1 of 3
10:00
Age 11 & over
£25-£30
- 5 km road running
- Sun 10 May
- #3 of 3
09:30
Age 17 & over
£30-£35
- 13.1 miles road running