Race for Life Folkestone 10k

By car:

General Event Parking: There isn’t any specific parking for this event. Please use public transport where possible. Please also be aware that road closures will affect Cliff Road, Dixwell Road, Metropole Road West, Metropole Road East and The Leas from 10:00am- 1:00pm.

Blue Badge Parking: There will be a number of blue badge spaces allocated in front of The Grand hotel along The Leas. Please inform our stewards on arrival and they will direct you.

Volunteer Parking:There is no designated volunteer car park. The Event Manager will contact volunteers prior to the event with any parking information.

Drop Offs: There is no specific drop off area for this event.

Electric Charging points: Best Western Hotel CT20 2HR 0.2 miles from event site. Civic Centre CT20 2QY 0.8 miles from event site.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: You can access the event site from any direction of The Leas as it is an open area with no specific entrance point. If you head towards The Grand hotel the event site is directly in front.

Bus: The 10A bus drops at the top of Metrpole East.

Train: Folkestone West and Folkestone Central are both 1 mile (20 min walk) to the event site.

Cycling & Bike Racks: Unfortunately there are no bike racks available along The Leas.

The start is on The Leas, outside The Grand, Folkestone, CT20 2XL.



If using what3words, enter ///standards.standing.next in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: Yes