Canterbury Half Marathon
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Run along the quiet country lanes on the outskirts of Kent in this summer Half Marathon. Whether this is your first, or your 50th, the friendly atmosphere of an event like this welcomes runners of all abilities. Reach the finish to earn your bespoke finisher’s medal.
Fun Run, Children's Race, and Half Marathon
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Mon, 29 Aug 2022
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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Atmosphere
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Elevation
5 to 20m elevation gain per km
Where and when
Location
Merton Ln, Canterbury CT4 7BA, UK
Start times
Mon, 29 Aug 2022
Half Marathon:
10:00am | Fun Run:
10:15am | Children's Race:
10:15am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Canterbury Half Marathon
Children's Race
1mi
£4.00
Fun Run
2mi
£7.00
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£25.00 - £27.00
Route information
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.
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What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Finish-line goodies
- Well-stocked aid stations
- Chip-timed results
- Marshalled and marked course
- First Aid
- Certified and measured course
- Prizes
Finisher's Medal
How to get there
Merton Ln, Canterbury CT4 7BA, UK
Get full directionsParking
Due to the Rugby Club and Merton Farm being unavailable for parking this year, Nice Work have arranged a Park and Ride service for both runners and spectators from Sturry Road Park and Ride. The postcode for Sat Nav is CT1 1AD.
Buses will run every 10 minutes from 8am to 10am for the 10-minute drive to Merton Farm. Priority will be given to runners over spectators and the last bus for runners will leave at 9.30am. This is to ensure that you will arrive in time for the start of the race. The buses will then resume at 11.30am to transport you back to your cars through until 2pm.
By Train
The closest railway station is Canterbury East Station, however, this is roughly 3 miles from the race HQ.
Event day logistics
08:00 - 10:00 Park andRide to Merton Farm
10:00 Half Marathon starts
10:15 Fun Run and Children's Race starts
Please ensure that you arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race in order to complete the registration process, drop your bag and warm up.
Age Restrictions
- You must be aged 17 and over in order to compete in the Half Marathon
- You must be over 2 years for the Fun Run
- You must be under 15 years for the Childrens race
Race Packs
Entrants who have entered in good time will have their race packs sent in the post 10 days before event day.
Those who have entered in the 10 days before race day will collect their race pack at registration on the day of the event.
If your race pack hasn’t arrived, head to the registration desk at race HQ and you can be issued with a new one.
A full set of race instructions will be sent via email before the event.
Nice Work
Nice Work are an event organiser based out of Rye in Sussex, who offer one of the most comprehensive inventory of running events in the UK. From coastal 10ks, to trail marathons, to inner-city fun runs, these events have an ever-growing and loyal community of runners who are in it for the love of the sport. If you’ve ever sat on the fence or been unsure about taking on your first running event, then checking out Nice Work’s offering is the perfect place to start.
Spectator Info
Spectators are very welcome. The best place to view the runners will be near the start/finish area.
What to bring
Please arrive ready to run because there are no changing facilities at the race venue - but there will be a bag drop area for small bags.
FAQ's
Are headphones allowed during the The Canterbury Half Marathon?
Due to sections of the route being open to traffic headphones are not permitted during the race and if you are seen wearing headphones you risk disqualification.
Can I enter The Canterbury Half Marathon on the day?
Providing the entry limit has not been reached, entries will be available on the day for an increased price.
How old do I have to be to participate in The Canterbury Half Marathon?
Runners must be 17 years or over to compete in the Half Marathon. If you want to take part in the Fun Run you must be over 2 years old. For the Children's Race all entrants must be under the age of 15.
How can I find my results for the Canterbury Half Marathon?
Results will be uploaded to www.nice-work.org.uk after the race.
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