Dartford Half Marathon
About this event
Race in Kent's longest running half marathon which takes place in and around Dartford. Great for newcomers and seasoned pros alike, the course takes runners on one lap along a mixture of traffic-free country and town roads. Come along for the great race atmosphere or for your first half marathon.
Raceday details
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How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Mar 11 2022
What's included:
- Official race photography from My Sports Photos
- Fully marked and marshalled course
- First aid
- Chip-timed results
- Bag drop
- Refreshments
- Finisher's medal
- 1st Male & Female and age-group category prizes
Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
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Frequently asked questions
How do I attach my timing chip for the Dartford Half Marathon?
Your timing chip is incorporated into your race number and should not be removed. Please place the race number on the front of your vest/shirt and not on your leg or back.… read moreCan I leave my bag at registration for the Dartford Half Marathon?
Baggage drop facilities will be available at the Race HQ.… read moreWhat if a prize winner is a qualify's for two categories at the Dartford Half Marathon?
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Route description
Route description
Dartford Half Marathon is Kent's longest running half marathon, well into its 4th decade of operating. This course is a closed-road, single, undulating lap which takes runners over a mixture of country lanes and urban streets before finishing along the track.
**Schedule:
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09:30 Half Marathon Starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time so that you have enough time to both register and prep for the race start.
Nice work are always on the lookout for volunteers to help out with their events. There are a variety of roles available from marshalling to helping with event set-up.
In return, volunteers will be given free entry to one of their races and, in certain cases, paid expenses. If interested, please contact: [email protected]
Dartford Central Park, Cranford Rd, Dartford DA1 1JP, UK
Get directionsPublic Transport
The nearest main line train station is Dartford, just a 10 minutes’ walk from the Central Park Athletics track straight through the town centre.
Car
At the south-bound Dartford Crossing, leave the M25 at Junction 2 and take the A225 towards Dartford on Princes Road.
Then, travel straight across next roundabout (junction w/ Green Street, Green Road and Park Road), and down the hill on Princes Road.
Turn right into Lowfield Street and follow the signs to Dartford Town Centre. Cranford Road is second on the right.
Parking
Parking will be in Acacia Hall Car Park with access via Darenth Road.
There is no parking at Dartford Harriers AC, nor in Central Park’s own public carpark as this is part of the race route. Please park considerately and please do not park in the Fairfield Leisure car park.
However, you can use the nearby Dartford Council-operated public carparks (charges may apply at pay and display carparks – please read the notices carefully).
Route description
Route description
Dartford Half Marathon is Kent's longest running half marathon, well into its 4th decade of operating. This course is a closed-road, single, undulating lap which takes runners over a mixture of country lanes and urban streets before finishing along the track.
**Schedule:
**
09:30 Half Marathon Starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race start time so that you have enough time to both register and prep for the race start.
Nice work are always on the lookout for volunteers to help out with their events. There are a variety of roles available from marshalling to helping with event set-up.
In return, volunteers will be given free entry to one of their races and, in certain cases, paid expenses. If interested, please contact: [email protected]
Dartford Central Park, Cranford Rd, Dartford DA1 1JP, UK
Get directionsPublic Transport
The nearest main line train station is Dartford, just a 10 minutes’ walk from the Central Park Athletics track straight through the town centre.
Car
At the south-bound Dartford Crossing, leave the M25 at Junction 2 and take the A225 towards Dartford on Princes Road.
Then, travel straight across next roundabout (junction w/ Green Street, Green Road and Park Road), and down the hill on Princes Road.
Turn right into Lowfield Street and follow the signs to Dartford Town Centre. Cranford Road is second on the right.
Parking
Parking will be in Acacia Hall Car Park with access via Darenth Road.
There is no parking at Dartford Harriers AC, nor in Central Park’s own public carpark as this is part of the race route. Please park considerately and please do not park in the Fairfield Leisure car park.
However, you can use the nearby Dartford Council-operated public carparks (charges may apply at pay and display carparks – please read the notices carefully).