Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring
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About the race
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring is a coastal running event held at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground, Herne Bay. The organiser offers timed road races along a flat waterfront path with marshals and medical cover.
Distances available:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
The event uses chip-on-bib timing with live results available at the event and online. Every finisher receives a medal and trophies are awarded to overall winners in each distance. Water is provided at the start/finish and at the 5 km point, and finish-line water and sweets are available. The course is marked and marshalled and includes partner benefits and booking voucher points.
Course details: the route is mainly on path and the organiser recommends road running shoes. The 5k turns back at 2.5 km, the 10k at 5 km, and the half marathon does an initial 1.1 km out-and-back before completing the 10k section twice. Buggies are allowed and the course is wheelchair friendly. One section of the route is narrow with two-way runner traffic; runners are asked to keep left there and, where needed, move in single file.
The event hub sits on the large grassed area beside the children’s play area. Parking at the nearby public car park is limited; Herne Bay railway station is approximately a 10-15 minute walk away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
