Run Whitstable & Herne Bay September
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Run Whitstable & Herne Bay September : 5k, 10k and half marathon
This event offers three distances along the Whitstable and Herne Bay seafront, with the venue at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground in Herne Bay. The course runs mainly on path and is described as flat and along the waterfront. Road running shoes are recommended and the route may be altered up to event day.
Distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
Course format is mostly out and back: the 5 km turns at 2.5 km and the 10 km turns at 5 km. The half marathon includes an initial 1.1 km out and back toward Hampton and Herne Bay, then returns past the start to complete the 10 km section twice. The route is buggie friendly and wheelchair friendly. Marshals and medical cover are provided on course.
Timing and finish amenities are provided: full chip timing with live results, chip-on-bib race numbers, trophies for overall winners, and medals for all finishers. Water stations are available on course and at the finish, and sweets are provided at the finish line. The event hub is on the large grassed area near the children’s play area at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground. Parking near the hub is limited and the nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about a ten to fifteen minute walk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
