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Otterpool Park Gallop
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Come and run the former Folkestone Racecourse, a rare and exciting opportunity. With a family run, 5k and 10k on offer, these traffic-free cross-country runs promise to delight. The route has wonderful views of Westhanger Castle and takes you across picturesque fields.
Family Fun Run, 5k and 10k
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Sun, 4 Jun 2023
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Ashford, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Westenhanger, Ashford CT21 4HX, UK
Start times
Sunday, 4 Jun 2023
Family Fun Run:
10:00 am | 5k:
10:30 am | 10k:
10:30 am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Otterpool Park Gallop
5k
5km
£14
10k
10km
£18
Family Fun Run
1mi
£5
Route information
With options for a one-mile family fun run, 5k and 10k, this traffic-free, fairly flat, cross-country course will take you across made up paths, grasslands and fields.
Family Fun Run: Perfect for families, simply one loop of the racecourse track which is just over a mile. (Unfortunately the route is not suitable for running buggies)
Otterpool Park Gallop 5k and 10k: one lap of the old racecourse track, then head up ‘the straight’ across the field to join the footpath that runs to the south of the high-speed rail track behind the beautiful Westenhanger Castle, follow the route back for one more loop of the racecourse track, before heading to the finish line to collect your medal.
What's included
- Bespoke medal
- Goodies for all finishers
- Trophies for leading runners in all distances and age category prizes in the 10k
- Discount code for tickets to Zest Fest taking place over the weekend at Westenhanger Castle
- T-shirt
- Parking
- Toilets
- First aid
How to get there
Westenhanger, Ashford CT21 4HX, UK
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There will be ample free parking available on site, including disabled spaces.
Event day logistics
10:00 Family fun run starts
10:30 5k and 10k starts
Age Requirements
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Runners must be aged 15 or older for the 10k
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Runners must be aged 11 or older for the 5k
FAQs
Is the family fun run suitable for buggies at the Otterpool Park Gallop?
Unfortunately, this route is not suitable for buggies.
Is the route hilly at the Otterpool Park Gallop?
No, all three course are fairly flat, with some light undulation.
Can I enter on the day of the Otterpool Park Gallop?
Yes there will be some entries available on the day at £22 for the 10k, £18 for the 5k and £8 for the fun run.
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