Marathon
Sun 13 Apr 2025 Ashford, Kent, UK

Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon

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

  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

FREE-£45

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running

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 ‘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

This event is part of Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

  • 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.

  • 2 laps
  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Undulating

Overview

The scenic, rural route weaves its way out into the countryside north of Ashford and heads out through the nearby countryside in and around and the pretty Kent villages of Charing and Westwell. The Kent Spring Marathon and Half Marathon course is an undulating, multi-terrain course. The final 1.5K of the race is downhill so fast finishes are guaranteed. Aid stations will be plentiful and well-stocked!

The roads will be not closed for the event, but they are quiet lanes. However, please still be aware that there may be vehicles on the course.

Map

Cut off

6 hours.

Please be aware, there is a six hour cut-off for this event.

Headphones

In the ear and over the ear headphones are not permitted.

Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, you are asked to have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions. 

  • 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.

  • Certificate
  • Medal
  • Trophy
  • Vouchers

Included

  • Bespoke medal for all finishers.
  • Trophy with e-certificates & £5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners 
  • E-certificates and £5 voucher prize for 1st male & female age group categories 
  • Team prizes on offer! - First male and female team - 3 to score and must be in club kit 

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£0.00

Entry fee

£38.00

Entry fee (on the day)

£45.00

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

Other races at event

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Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Ashford

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

FREE-£35

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running