Folkestone Coastal 10k
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Folkestone Coastal 10k - Overview
The Folkestone Coastal 10k is a coastal running event at Coastal Park, near Leas Cliff Lift lower station, Folkestone, Kent. The course uses the promenade path (no roads) and is described as flat and out-and-back with seaside views. Route maps and GPX files are available.
Distances
- 10 km
- Junior Run (approx 600 m, not chip timed, 15 years & under)
The event includes an elite wave for qualified athletes; 2026 qualification times are listed as Men 36 minutes and Women 40 minutes. The race forms part of the Kent Grand Prix. A charity entry option adds a £5 donation to The Sports Trust, which is named as the event charity.
Included for participants are bespoke medals, a junior medal, trophies and prizes, and a cash prize of £150 for first male and first female finishers (sponsored by SAGA). On-the-day entry fees are noted as £32 for the 10k and £5 for the junior run, subject to availability. Registered entrants receive event information prior to race day.
Participant feedback in reviews highlights strong marshal and spectator support and frequent comments that the flat coastal route can offer PB potential. Reviews also commonly note congestion at the start, narrow sections of the promenade, and occasional shortages at water stations and toilet facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
