Beat The Bell - 1 Mile to Ultra
RS
From Rob Small
4.6 ·
6 reviews
Sunday 16th August 2026
Past event
11:00
Canterbury
£20.00 · 1 race
1km, 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Beat The Bell event on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, organized by Rob Small in the picturesque setting of Canterbury, Kent. This unique charity challenge invites participants to tackle an array of scenic looped routes ranging from 1 mile to an impressive ultra distance of 10 miles, all while supporting two fantastic causes: the Young Lives Foundation and St John Ambulance.
Starting and finishing at the charming Anchor Inn, runners can choose to complete as many laps as they wish in any order they prefer, making this event perfect for everyone from casual joggers to seasoned marathoners. With the clock stopping only when the last orders bell rings at 9pm, participants have all day to push their limits and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. So gather your friends, set your mileage targets, and join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Starting and finishing at the charming Anchor Inn, runners can choose to complete as many laps as they wish in any order they prefer, making this event perfect for everyone from casual joggers to seasoned marathoners. With the clock stopping only when the last orders bell rings at 9pm, participants have all day to push their limits and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners. So gather your friends, set your mileage targets, and join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Beat The Bell - 1 Mile to Ultra
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SAMANTHA TERRY
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
What a great first event. Really love this concept of running different routes from 1 mile through to 10 miles, your choice how little or far you want to go. In great countryside, on both trail and roads. And all for charity. Lovely pub, lovely friendly host and helpers. Thank you to all the volunteers. Had a great day out with running friends. Hope to return next year if you do it again. Ooooh and I really liked the Beat The Bell 🔔 t-shirt the lovely lady was wearing. Maybe do a few of them for sale next time 🙏
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Mark Medwyn
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
I really enjoyed the concept of this event with 10 different routes all differing in length, great idea. Well organised and chilled with a lot of effort having gone into this charity event. Hopefully it will be back for next year and continue to grow, raising funds for a good cause along the way. Thank you Rob🙌🏽
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Neil Kirk
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
Unique and clever format, well organised, and a beautiful setting to run in. Hope to see it back some time!
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Adrian Tottenham
Reviewing the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
I thought it was well organised.
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angela smith
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
I did the inaugural run and really enjoyed it. Only a small event but hopefully will grow. Very well organised with friendly faces. I liked that you could run as far as you wanted- just a mile if you choose, and still get a medal. The courses I ran were a real mix of trail and pavement - some flat, some hilly, with the longer routes taking you into some beautiful countryside- fields, rivers and orchards. Something for everyone. Enjoyed the opportunity between laps to have a drink or some food- sandwiches, crisps, sweets and welcomed ice poles (it was a hot day) or you could get food and a pint at the pub and use their toilets. There was a small car park opposite or plenty of on street spaces were available.
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Heather Lawrence
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 2 months ago
What a great race! Love the idea and in practice it was brilliant, being able to run what you want, when you want was fab. Completely took any pressure off. Lovely routes and getting back to the pub each time for the little aid station was a relief! Ice pops were a God send, thank you. Aid station was better than I expected - lots of sandwiches, crisps and sweets.
Routes sign posted better than I expected, only needed to look at the map a couple of times.
We did 6, 5, 4, 2 & 1 mile routes. We wanted to do 3 mile aswell but it went mostly same as 4 mile and some of that was same as 5 mile so decided not to do it.
Would be good to have some fruit - oranges maybe at aid station and maybe change using the app and make everyone check in and out? Although that might require more manpower?
Overall really great run and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Routes sign posted better than I expected, only needed to look at the map a couple of times.
We did 6, 5, 4, 2 & 1 mile routes. We wanted to do 3 mile aswell but it went mostly same as 4 mile and some of that was same as 5 mile so decided not to do it.
Would be good to have some fruit - oranges maybe at aid station and maybe change using the app and make everyone check in and out? Although that might require more manpower?
Overall really great run and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Races
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Beat The Bell - 1 mile to Ultra Marathon
Beat the Bell is a unique race experience. Choose from ten routes between one and ten miles. Complete one or complete them all. The choice is yours to finish as many routes as you can manage.
Entries closed£20.00
Event information
This is a combination of road and trail around the Wingham countryside
You will be provided with gpx links to routes, Recce video's of each route and access to a personal runner app to mark your progress as you complete each route.
There is parking available in the village car park opposite the Anchor Inn, and on-street parking available in side roads around the village, but please be considerate of the locals and car share where possible
The No.43 bus route will get you to Wingham from Canterbury Bus Station or from Sandwich
Organiser's description
On Sunday 16th August, runners will take on a one-of-a-kind charity challenge from the The Anchor Inn in aid of Young Lives Foundation and St John Ambulance. Choose from 10 scenic looped routes ranging from 1 to 10 miles, all starting and finishing at The Anchor Inn, and run as many or as few as you like — in any order you choose.
Whether you’re chasing a huge mileage target or just taking on a personal challenge with friends, this is a fun, flexible event with an incredible atmosphere. The clock stops only when the last orders bell rings at 9pm — so challenge yourself to squeeze in that extra lap and enjoy a pint at the end.
Whether you’re chasing a huge mileage target or just taking on a personal challenge with friends, this is a fun, flexible event with an incredible atmosphere. The clock stops only when the last orders bell rings at 9pm — so challenge yourself to squeeze in that extra lap and enjoy a pint at the end.
Location
The Anchor Inn, High Street, Canterbury, CT3 1BJ, United Kingdom
Beat The Bell - 1 Mile to Ultra
RS
Rob Small
Just an average bald runner who loves the trails
On Find a Race
Since
2026
Events
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Avg. review
4.6
