Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
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Event details
The Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon is a road race held in Folkestone, Kent, with race headquarters outside The Grand on The Leas (CT20 2XL). Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- Junior Run
The course is accurately measured. On-the-day entry fees (subject to availability) are listed as Half Marathon £30 and Junior Run £5. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; trophies and cash prizes are awarded to leading runners. Event information is sent to registered entrants before race day.
Route and charity
The course starts outside The Grand on The Leas, passes through the coastal park and includes an out-and-back section to Hythe. The majority of the route runs along a relatively flat coastal promenade, with a couple of short hills. The event notes strong support from local community groups and a friendly race day atmosphere.
The event is organised by the Folkestone Rotary Club. All proceeds and individual fundraising are donated to local charities. If a competitor chooses a charity entry, £5 of the entry fee is donated to the Folkestone Rotary Club. The nearest railway station named in the event information is Folkestone West, where Sunday train services are limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.