Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon takes place near Ashford, Kent, with race HQ at Sandyacres Sports Club, Sandyhurst Lane, TN25 4PE. The event offers two distances:
- Marathon - two laps, accurately measured, UKA licence
- Half Marathon - one lap, accurately measured, UKA licence
Both races run on road and use undulating, quiet, wide lanes outside Ashford, with a short section on the Pilgrims Way. There is a six hour cut off for the marathon.
Course and logistics
Detailed route maps and GPX files are available. Car parking is provided at Bidwell's Car Park near race HQ. The closest railway station is Charing, about a half-mile walk from the event base. Entry helps raise funds for the Ashford & Tenterden Samaritans. Included for entrants are a bespoke medal, free photographs, trophies and prizes for leading runners, and free parking. Age limits apply: entrants must be 18 or over for the marathon and 17 or over for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
