Folkestone Coastal 10k
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Event overview
The Folkestone Coastal 10k is a seafront running event held at Coastal Park, near the Leas Cliff Lift lower station in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 1PS). The event date listed is 31/05/2026. The course is flat and runs on promenade paths with no roads. Entry types include a charity ticket that adds a £5 donation to The Sports Trust.
Distances
- 10k
- Junior Run (approx 600 m, not chip timed, for ages 15 years and under)
Route, competition and logistics
Detailed route maps, including GPX files, are provided for the course. An elite wave will be included in 2026; qualification times are Men 36 minutes and Women 40 minutes. Awards include bespoke medals, junior medals, trophies and prizes, and a cash prize of £150 for the first male and first female, sponsored by SAGA. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as 10k: £32 and Junior Run: £5.
By car, directions reference the M20/A20 and junction 13 toward Folkestone Harbour; parking is available along the harbour and in Folkestone town, with local charges or restrictions possible. By train, the nearest station is Folkestone Central, with an approximate 20-minute walk or taxi to the harbour. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.