Sun 15 Mar 2026 Birchington, Kent, UK

Smugglers Run 10K & 5K

Shiver Me Timbers - Yo-Ho-Ho, The Smugglers Are Back in 2026!!

2 races

  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Minnis Bay, Birchington

5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£23-£30

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Minnis Bay, Birchington

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£23-£30

  • 10 km road running

Event overview

It's back and for 2026. The 10k and 5k routes follow the the seafront from Minnis Bay to Reculver, infamous for its smuggling in days gone by. Every finisher will also get a special medal commissioned for the event. This is a flat 10k and 5k route, making it suitable for both beginners and those chasing a quick time! There will be lots of live pirate action, parrots, gun crews and our usual fun and friendly atmosphere. Bring the whole family and enjoy this lovely coastal location. As with all of our events we organise, we will be using the very latest chip timing. We will be providing a live feed onto our website for results - so cross the line and your result goes live!

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Coast
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 2
Minnis Bay, Birchington
5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

£23-£30

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 2
Minnis Bay, Birchington
10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£23-£30

  • 10 km road running

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