Canterbury Half Marathon 2020 - Half Marathon in Canterbury, UK

Canterbury Half Marathon routes

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.

COURSE RECORDS

2018- Christopher Greenwood- 01:11:51
2018- Amy Clements- 1:22:52

Half Marathon

Start Time: 10:00am

13.1mi

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Event Details

What’s Included

Bespoke medal
Finish line goodies
Well-stocked aid stations
Chip timed
Marshalled
Marked route
Results
First Aid
Certified and measured course
Prizes

Raceday Logistics

The race will begin at 10:00am.

Please ensure that you arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race in order to drop your bag and complete the registration process.

Spectators

Spectators are very welcome. The best place to view the runners will be near the start/finish area.

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer, there are a variety of roles available from marshalling to helping with event set-up. Volunteers are offered free entry to a future Nice Work race and, in some cases, expenses are available. If interested, please contact: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Are headphones allowed?

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 on the day?

Providing the entry limit has not been reached, entries will be available on the day.

How old do I have to be to participate in the half marathon?

Runners must be 17 years or over to compete.

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Canterbury Half Marathon reviews (20)

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Mr 1 review
Did the Fun Run in 2019
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Luke d
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Really loved this run special thanks to volunteers/Marshalls and Kevin daly also the public coming out and supporting the runners they made the day awesome
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Christine C 5 reviews
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
I always find nice at work events well organised. The course is tough but scenic not much traffic, good water stations.
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Ian R 2 reviews
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Tough course through lovely country lanes. The view across the valley towards the cathedral with about a mile to go makes all those hills worth it. One word of warning,nothing much going on for any spectators. So take everything you’re going to need with you.
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Derrick S 2 reviews
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Was a really enjoyable day. The course was challenging and not helped by being one of the hottest days of the year. There could have been a few more water stations but volunteers were great and the course was well signposted. Would run it again.
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Malcolm F
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Challenging course. Great stewarding. Average facilities especially car parking and race finish water station
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Michael F
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Challenging and scenic. Great marshalling. Average facilities, car parking and water arrangements at the finish.
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Steveh
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Excellent atmosphere created by volunteers and members of the public. Course challenging but lovely scenery. Course welll signposted. Could have done with a couple more drinks stations. Overall very good event
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Robin H
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
An enjoyable run. The course on an ordinary day would be challenging with the hills. However, with the blistering heat it was brutal at times. Thanks to the local home owners who sprayed us with their hoses and water pistols! A couple more water stations may have helped.
I left with lots of time to spare but both Google maps and Imaps took us to the nearest point on the dual carriageway and didn't recognise the parking locations. Had no time to stretch etc. Just beware for next year!
Maybe an option for a bespoke t-shirt as some of us collect tshirts and not medals. We'll done to all who completed it!
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Aron H
Did the Half Marathon in 2019
Don’t get me wrong this was a great half marathon, the support from locals was superb with hosepipes and sweets and encouragement. My issue was the water stations were lacking in that the cups were only half filled with water and considering it was nearly 30’ this could have been dangerous. There also were not enough stations. I’m sure it wasn’t just me who finished it feeling very dehydrated. I will be back next year, I think I will probably wear a hydration vest though which I have never done for a half marathon (or a full) before.