A long-established and highly coveted event.
It is the perfect opportunity to test your pace, hydration, and nutrition for future marathons but is also a great course for those new to the distance and a delight to race. If the conditions are right on the day, then a fast race with a nippy PB is highly likely. Runners of all standards are welcome. And, the course is a joy too!
Participants will head out to the north of the town and cover a pretty, rural out and back route through the quiet lanes surrounding the town before making their way back to Lydd to finish at the Sports Club. The has been officially measured and carries a certificate of course accuracy.
Banks Sports and Social Club
Dennes Lane
Lydd
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9JY
UK
From the M20
Exit at Junction 10, Ashford and take the A2070 to Brenzett. Turn Left onto the A259 towards New Romney and then turn right on to the B2075. This will take you to the centre of Lydd, from where you will find Dennes Lane, just off the High Street.
From Folkestone
Take the A259 through New Romney, turn Left onto the B2075. This will take you to the centre of Lydd.
From Hastings and Rye
Take the A259 through Rye and take the first turn right towards Camber. Follow this road through Camber for around 4 miles. When you reach the military barracks at Lydd, turn left and this will take you to the centre of Lydd.
The closest railway station is Ashford International, which is around 15 miles away. You would then need to get a taxi or cycle to the event.
This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.
Ran this event as pre-marathon training. Really well organized could not fault the friendly marshaling and organization... achieved a PB and the medal is one of the nicest I have seen and post-race plenty of refreshments. Will definitely run again. Martin J
This is a brilliantly timed run for marathon training - 4-5 weeks before Brighton/London, flat as a pancake and well supported... this is a great, affordable race that serves a very clear purpose - the roads are quiet, the scenery is nice (as long as you like fields and trees) and the support is wonderful! Ian D
The marshals were excellent and there was plenty of water out on the course. Sarah M
Would definitely run it again. Darren H
This event fell in nicely with my marathon training plan, so was an early entry in my racing diary. Hayley L
Friendly and welcoming. Mike C
The event has a simple feel to it, no nonsense, friendly happy atmosphere that seemed to be a great stepping stone for those doing spring marathons. Mike C
I’ve done this race several times so I know what to expect. It's a PB course. It is also very exposed and the winds can be brutal. Overall it is well organised with lovely friendly marshals on the course and in the bag drop. Kate M
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09:00
Age 17 & over
£28-£35
09:00
Age 18 & over
£30-£35