Martello Marathon
- Date Fri 15th February 2019
- Location Folkestone, Kent
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Martello Marathon, taking place on Friday, February 15, 2019, in the picturesque town of Folkestone, Kent. This unique marathon offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the flattest courses around, making it an ideal race for both seasoned marathoners and enthusiastic newcomers.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Saxon Shore Way, participants will enjoy a traffic-free route that meanders along the beautiful promenade, coastal path, and sea defense walls. Runners will pass by several historic Martello Towers and the iconic Sandgate Castle, creating an unforgettable experience. The course features an approximate 8.74-mile out-and-back loop that will be completed three times, with a total elevation gain of under 50 feet. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and scenic beauty at the Martello Marathon!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Saxon Shore Way, participants will enjoy a traffic-free route that meanders along the beautiful promenade, coastal path, and sea defense walls. Runners will pass by several historic Martello Towers and the iconic Sandgate Castle, creating an unforgettable experience. The course features an approximate 8.74-mile out-and-back loop that will be completed three times, with a total elevation gain of under 50 feet. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and scenic beauty at the Martello Marathon!
Organiser's Description
The flattest marathon you may ever find! A traffic free event on the Saxon Shore Way. This course runs partly on the promenade, the coastal path and the sea defence walls, heading towards several Martello Towers, between Folkestone and Hythe, and past Sandgate Castle. The route is an approximate 8.74 mile out and back that you'll complete 3 times, with a total elevation of under 50 feet. In total, not per out and back!
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