Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring

MAR
22
2026
Run along the flat Kent coastline this spring. Choose from a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon starting from Herne Bay. All finishers get a medal and instant chip timing.
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

Run Whitstable & Herne Bay Spring is a running event featuring three distances: 5k, 10k, and a Half Marathon. It takes place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, on the Kent coast, with the event hub located at Hampton Pier Recreation Ground in Herne Bay.

Distances & Course

The event offers three distances:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon

The course is described as flat and fast, following the waterfront along the Herne Bay and Whitstable coastline. It is held on a path and is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs.

Event Schedule

Registration opens at 8:00 AM. The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM, while the 5k and 10k races start at 10:00 AM.

What's Included

All participants receive a medal, chip timing with instant results available at the event and online, water, and sweets. Trophies are awarded to the overall winners of each distance.

Logistics & Registration

Online entries typically close 5-7 days before the event day, with on-the-day registration potentially available for an increased fee. Race packs, including bib numbers with timing chips, are collected on the morning of the event. Limited parking is available at the venue, with Herne Bay railway station being a 10-15 minute walk away. Participants are asked to wear their race number on their outer garment for timing and identification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km