The River Run - Kent
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The River Run 2026 (River Darent, Kent)
The River Run is a community running event that follows the River Darent and starts at Dartford Park in Dartford, Kent. The route passes through Darenth, Sutton-at-Hone, South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Farningham, Eynsford, Shoreham and finishes in Otford for the longest distance.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5 km finish in South Darenth
- 10 km finish in Eynsford
- 18 km finish in Otford
A shuttle bus operates between the various finish points and Dartford Park to assist with return travel. There are cutoff windows that affect shuttle departures from some finish locations. Participants receive a finisher medal and access to a post-race snack and water.
The event is organised by Run Happy Run Healthy and takes place at Dartford Park (Dartford Central Park, Dartford, Kent DA2). Entry is managed via an external registration platform.
The description focuses on the route, distance options, finish locations, and on-site provisions. It does not list start or finish times or specific shuttle departure times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
