Smugglers Run

MAR

15

2026

Smugglers Run offers flat 5k and 10k seafront routes from Minnis Bay to Reculver, ideal for PBs or a fun seaside run. Enjoy live pirate action with parrots and gun crews and a special medal for every finisher.

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Birchington-on-Sea, South East (England)

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Smugglers Run is a road running event organised by Sporting Events UK on 15 March 2026 at Minnis Green, Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent (CT7 9QP). The event features 10k and 5k distances that follow the seafront from Minnis Bay to Reculver. The organiser describes the routes as flat. The event includes a pirate theme with live pirate action, parrots and gun crews. Every finisher receives a specially commissioned event medal.

Practical information

Distances:
- 10k
- 5k

Chip timing is used and results are provided via a live feed. Facilities at the venue include toilets, a car park and refreshments. Entry fees listed in the event details are: 10k advanced entries £23 for affiliated club members and £25 for unaffiliated entrants, with on-the-day entry shown as £30 (subject to space); 5k advanced entries £16 for affiliated club members and £18 for unaffiliated entrants, with on-the-day entry shown as £25 (subject to space). Under UK Athletics rules the minimum age is 15 years for the 10k and 11 years for the 5k on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km