Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon is held at Sandyacres Sports Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent (TN25 4PE). The event offers two distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Both races carry UKA licences and are accurately measured. The marathon is two laps of the route and the half marathon is a single lap. There is a six hour cut off for the event. Detailed route maps and GPX files are provided.
Course and logistics
The course runs on road and is described as undulating, using quiet, wide lanes outside Ashford with a short section on the Pilgrims Way. Race headquarters are at Sandyacres Sports Club. Car parking is available at the Bidwell's Car Park. The closest railway station is Charing, about a half-mile walk from the race HQ.
Entries help raise funds for the 2026 partner charity, the Ashford & Tenterden Samaritans. Included with entry are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and free parking. On-the-day prices (subject to availability) are listed as £45 for the marathon and £35 for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.