Canterbury Half Marathon

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  • Date Mon 28th August 2023
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Merton Farm, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7BA
  • Price £5.55 - £30.45
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and take on the challenge of the Canterbury Half Marathon, organised by Nice Work. Taking place on Monday 28th August 2023 in the picturesque surroundings of Canterbury, Kent, this event is a must for any keen runner. The course is challenging yet stunning, covering quiet country lanes and offering participants a true racing gem. With distances including a Half Marathon, 2 Mile Fun Run, and 1 Mile Children's race, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Prizes include bespoke medals for all finishers, as well as trophies for top male and female winners. Don't miss out on this popular Bank Holiday Monday event supporting the Pilgrims Hospice - register now and join in on the fun!

Canterbury Half Marathon

Mon 28th August 2023

A group of runners participating in a race on a scenic outdoor path. The central runner, wearing a blue shirt with "RUN" printed on it and a black cap, is smiling. Other runners in various athletic attire are visible in the background. Greenery lines the route.

Organiser's Description

It's the beauty of the challenge, it's the stunning course... it's an irresistible racing gem. 

This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
This is one of the most popular events in the Kent sporting calendar.  It is organised to support the Pilgrims Hospice and the race attracts a large Bank Holiday Monday entry to confirm its position as one of Kent's favourite half marathons.  The course is challenging and covers the quiet country lanes around the outskirts of this wonderful city. Our thanks, as always, to the Canterbury Forset of Blean Rotary Club for their invaluable help in staging this race.

Course Overview:
The Canterbury Half Marathon course is a lollipop shape route covering the roads on the outskirts of the City. Beginning near Merton Farm, the route takes runners through Petham and Waltham along scenic country roads. The course has been officially measured and carries a certificate of course accuracy. 

Available Races/Distances:
Half Marathon / 2 Mile Fun Run / 1 Mile Children's race

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers
Prizes/trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female winners.
Prizes/trophies for 1st male and female age group catogories (HM only)
Prizes/trophies for 1st male and female affiliated team, three to count (HM only)

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
Half Marathon race: £35.00
Fun Run race: £8.00
Children's race: £5.00

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Mon 28th August 2023 (10:00)

    £30.45

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Children's Race

    Mon 28th August 2023 (10:15)

    £5.55

    CLOSED
  • Fun Run

    Mon 28th August 2023 (10:15)

    £8.40

    CLOSED

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2 reviews

Mr avatar
Mr

·5 years ago

Varied course, parking was limited. Hot, hilly, hard work! Enjoyable route local residents were put with water and hosepipes to help runners, great fun!
Andy avatar
Andy

·5 years ago

Brilliant. First one and wow heat and hills bad combo but enjoyed it

Location

The Marine Travel Ground, 1 Merton Ln N, Nackington Rd, Canterbury CT4 7DZ, UK

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