The Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k
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Event summary
Experience some of the best trail running in Kent at Doddington Place Gardens in this 5k or 10k event. This covid-secure event is great for those looking to put their lockdown fitness into action. Come for the epic finish in front of the iconic Victorian mansion or to escape London for the weekend.
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We are a specialist race management company, organising more than 140 races across the UK each year. We offer everything from small community events to larger races organised on behalf of running clubs, charities, local authorities and private companies.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sat May 01 2021
What's included:
- Covid-secure environment
- Full refund if the event is cancelled as a result of Covid-19
- Nice Work's bespoke finisher's medal
- Chip-timing
- Trophies for the leading runners
- Onsite parking
- Online results
- Event photography
- 15% Monkey Sox discount for all entrants
10k - Morning Race
Run 10km
5k - Morning Race
Run 5km
10k - Afternoon Race
Run 10km
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if the Doddington Place Gardens 5k & 10k is cancelled as a result of Covid-19?
Should the event be cancelled or postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, then all entrants will receive a full refund.… read moreHow do the socially-distanced waved starts work?
A maximum of twelve people will be able to begin the race in each 5 minute slot – and each of those people will be allocated a place on the start line according to their anticipated finish time, with the fastest runner lining up on the front of the start line.… read moreWhat if I am a member of a running club in Kent?
Running club's are strongly encouraged to sign up and there is a £2 discount for UKA Affiliated members.… read moreRunning Events in the United Kingdom
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Route description
Route description
This beautiful and vast open-aired race is the perfect way enjoy a covid secure running race. Doddington Place Gardens itself is a stunning Edwardian Estate, which will provide some of the best running routes in Kent.
The undulating course follows trails around the estate, with 10k participants completing 2 laps and 5k runners completing 1 lap.
Whether you're new to trail running, or part of a running club in Kent, this event is the perfect chance experience the Kent countryside.
All participants in the canicross will need a harness for their dog.
Covid-secure
Nice Work have successfully developed a number of new procedures which are designed to ensure that their races are completely covid-secure and ensure the safety of runners, staff and the general public. These include:
- Socially distanced waved starts
- Contact-free medal collection
- Hand sanitiser throughout the venue
- Regularly cleaned toilet facilities
If you do have any questions or concerns about covid-19 and would like to find out more, then do feel free to reach out.
For a full list of the covid-secure measures at the event please visit: https://www.nice-work.org.uk/faq/csp
Kit List
- Trail running shoes are thoroughly recommended. Given the time of year, there is a high chance of mud around the course, so do check the weather on the day and bring a rain-jacket if required.
- Masks must be worn in and around the event venue, but can be removed when running.
- Please bring your own water bottle and enough water to last you your race.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front of your shirt and not on your legs or back.
- Please make sure you complete the medical information on the reverse of your number, it is particularly imperative now more than ever that we know who is taking part in the event.
- Any runners in the Canicross races must have a harness for their dog.
09:00 10k and 5k Morning Races Start
10:30 10k and 5k Morning Races End
12:00 10k and 5k Afternoon Races Start
13:00 Canicross 5k and 10k Races Start
13:30 10k and 5k Afternoon Races End
Both of the morning and afternoon races will be set off in waves, ensuring social distancing and keeping each entrant as safe as possible.
The races will have an hour and a half gap between the end of the morning race and the beginning of the afternoon race to help reduce the risk to participants.
Waves will be set off in 3 minute intervals, at a maximum of 12 people per wave.
Wave start times will be determined by your estimated finish time to help avoid overtaking during the races.
NB: As a requirement of a covid-secure event, please ensure you arrive ready to run. There will be no changing facilities and no bag drop to help prevent the spread of covid-19.
Race Packs
If you have entered the race in good time, to minimise interactions on the day, race packs will be sent to participants in the post.
If you have entered the race close to the race date, you will need to collect your race number on the morning of the event.
If you proceed to the registration table, a race official will write down your name and advise you of your race number – and you will be asked to sanitise your hands and, if you wish, put on gloves, before collecting your number from a storage box on the desk.
Please remember to social distance from the race official and anybody else who is collecting a number.
A race official will manage any queues to ensure everybody remains socially distanced.
If you are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 as outlined by the NHS or have been unwell in the last 14 days, please do not travel to your event but email and we can let you know your deferral options.
Current NHS advice on coronavirus/Covid-19 can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-Covid-19/
Unfortunately, given the current covid-19 situation, spectators will not be allowed to attend. If the situation changes, then the event page will be updated accordingly.
Doddington Place Gardens, Church La, Sittingbourne ME9 0BB, UK
Get directionsBy Car
There will be ample parking onsite, with marshals directing you to your space. The venue is approximately a 1 hr 45 minute drive from central London.
By Train
The nearest train station to Doddington Place Gardens, is Faversham, which has regular services from London Victoria.
The station is a 15 minute drive to the venue and there is a taxi rank outside.
10k - Morning Race
5k - Morning Race
10k - Afternoon Race
5k - Afternoon Race
Canicross 5k
Canicross 10k
Route description
Route description
This beautiful and vast open-aired race is the perfect way enjoy a covid secure running race. Doddington Place Gardens itself is a stunning Edwardian Estate, which will provide some of the best running routes in Kent.
The undulating course follows trails around the estate, with 10k participants completing 2 laps and 5k runners completing 1 lap.
Whether you're new to trail running, or part of a running club in Kent, this event is the perfect chance experience the Kent countryside.
All participants in the canicross will need a harness for their dog.
Covid-secure
Nice Work have successfully developed a number of new procedures which are designed to ensure that their races are completely covid-secure and ensure the safety of runners, staff and the general public. These include:
- Socially distanced waved starts
- Contact-free medal collection
- Hand sanitiser throughout the venue
- Regularly cleaned toilet facilities
If you do have any questions or concerns about covid-19 and would like to find out more, then do feel free to reach out.
For a full list of the covid-secure measures at the event please visit: https://www.nice-work.org.uk/faq/csp
Kit List
- Trail running shoes are thoroughly recommended. Given the time of year, there is a high chance of mud around the course, so do check the weather on the day and bring a rain-jacket if required.
- Masks must be worn in and around the event venue, but can be removed when running.
- Please bring your own water bottle and enough water to last you your race.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front of your shirt and not on your legs or back.
- Please make sure you complete the medical information on the reverse of your number, it is particularly imperative now more than ever that we know who is taking part in the event.
- Any runners in the Canicross races must have a harness for their dog.
09:00 10k and 5k Morning Races Start
10:30 10k and 5k Morning Races End
12:00 10k and 5k Afternoon Races Start
13:00 Canicross 5k and 10k Races Start
13:30 10k and 5k Afternoon Races End
Both of the morning and afternoon races will be set off in waves, ensuring social distancing and keeping each entrant as safe as possible.
The races will have an hour and a half gap between the end of the morning race and the beginning of the afternoon race to help reduce the risk to participants.
Waves will be set off in 3 minute intervals, at a maximum of 12 people per wave.
Wave start times will be determined by your estimated finish time to help avoid overtaking during the races.
NB: As a requirement of a covid-secure event, please ensure you arrive ready to run. There will be no changing facilities and no bag drop to help prevent the spread of covid-19.
Race Packs
If you have entered the race in good time, to minimise interactions on the day, race packs will be sent to participants in the post.
If you have entered the race close to the race date, you will need to collect your race number on the morning of the event.
If you proceed to the registration table, a race official will write down your name and advise you of your race number – and you will be asked to sanitise your hands and, if you wish, put on gloves, before collecting your number from a storage box on the desk.
Please remember to social distance from the race official and anybody else who is collecting a number.
A race official will manage any queues to ensure everybody remains socially distanced.
If you are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 as outlined by the NHS or have been unwell in the last 14 days, please do not travel to your event but email and we can let you know your deferral options.
Current NHS advice on coronavirus/Covid-19 can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-Covid-19/
Unfortunately, given the current covid-19 situation, spectators will not be allowed to attend. If the situation changes, then the event page will be updated accordingly.
Doddington Place Gardens, Church La, Sittingbourne ME9 0BB, UK
Get directionsBy Car
There will be ample parking onsite, with marshals directing you to your space. The venue is approximately a 1 hr 45 minute drive from central London.
By Train
The nearest train station to Doddington Place Gardens, is Faversham, which has regular services from London Victoria.
The station is a 15 minute drive to the venue and there is a taxi rank outside.