The River Run - Kent
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The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)
The River Run is scheduled for September 27 in Dartford Park, Dartford Central Park, Kent. The event is organised by Run Happy Run Healthy and follows the River Darent along a multi-stage route.
The course follows the river through Darenth, Sutton-at-hone, South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and finishes in Otford. There are three distance options offered:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 18 km
The 5 km course finishes in South Darenth, the 10 km course finishes in Eynsford and the 18 km course finishes in Otford. A shuttle bus operates between the various finish points and Dartford Park to transfer participants after they finish; the shuttle visits the 5 km and 10 km finish areas and proceeds to Otford.
Participants receive a finisher medal, and a snack and water are provided after the run. Entry is handled via LetsDoThis. The description of the route highlights riverside scenery and the sequence of villages passed on the way from Dartford Park to Otford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
